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Hydrostatic pressure at a point inside a water tank that is accelerating
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The discussion centers on calculating hydrostatic pressure in a water tank that is accelerating. The formula for hydrostatic pressure, P = ρgh, is initially applied, but the effects of the tank's acceleration complicate the situation. Participants debate whether to consider the angle of the water's surface due to acceleration and how to measure depth accurately in this context. Ultimately, it is concluded that the pressure at a point can be determined using the regular gravitational acceleration, as the pressure difference is still governed by the vertical component of the fluid's depth. The conversation highlights the nuances of interpreting fluid dynamics in non-inertial frames.