Pressure on table from aquarium

[Kako]

Homework Statement

What is the pressure exerted on the table if the aquarium sits on its side with dimensions 3.0m * 1.0m? What is even a in f = p*a how do I get that? also

Relevant Equations

P = F*A
V = l*w*h
A = l*w
F = p*a

Im so confused rn

 

[scottdave]

3 meters by 1 meter? That's a pretty big aquarium. So are these the only dimensions given? Is there more information in the problem, which could help... a picture perhaps?

What information do they give you to find the Force component?

 

[Kaguro]

What is even a in f = p*a how do I get that?

Pressure = Force/Area. In short form, P=F/A
Area is simply 3*1 = 3 sq. meters.

But to get force you will need to give the mass of the aquarium which is not mentioned in your question...

 

[jbriggs444]

What is the pressure exerted on the table if the aquarium sits on its side with dimensions 3.0m * 1.0m? What is even a in f = p*a how do I get that?

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Im so confused rn

You have to show some effort in order to qualify for help.

Is this the entire problem statement? It reads as though it is part of a multi-part problem. Additional details about the aquarium would have been given in the previous parts.

 

[Kako]

Hi I got the answer thanks