Specific weight and volume question

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To calculate the added weight of water in tanks with a specific weight of 9.45 kN/m^3, one must multiply the volume of each tank by the specific weight. The problem involves determining the weight for various tank sizes based on their diameters. Simply adding the volumes to the specific weight is incorrect; instead, the correct approach is to use the formula: weight = volume × specific weight. For more detailed assistance, it's recommended to post the question in the homework help section for targeted guidance. Understanding these calculations is crucial for accurate weight assessments in engineering contexts.
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So I have a problem/question were tanks are filled with water and its specific weight is 9.45 kN/m^3. They also give you a range of volumes of different tanks. The problem then asks for the added weight (kN) due to the liquid for the given range of the different tank sizes (diameter). My question is how do you get the added weight; do I just add the different volumes to the specific weight. Thanks for the help.
 
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You probably want to re-upload this in the homework help section where you can formally explain your attempt at a solution etc. You'd be far more likely to receive help
 

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