Hydrostatic Pressure and its Effects: A Visual Explanation

[fayan77]

Homework Statement

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Homework Equations

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The Attempt at a Solution

I drew a picture

 

[berkeman]

Homework Statement

I drew a picture[/B]

Homework Equations

I drew a picture

The Attempt at a Solution

I drew a picture

What is I? Is it the MOI? I'm having a hard time understanding your post.

Can you please describe the problem a bit more. I get that there is a rigid structure that is holding off the water pressure via the weight, but I'm not understanding your equations on your whiteboard so far. Can you type them into the forum window and describe them please? Thanks.