Why does liquid rise vertically in an accelerating tank?

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Homework Statement


why the vertical rise of the surface is given by the formula as shown in the notes ? shouldn't it = Δs =
(g +az ) Δx / ax ?

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hotjohn said:
(g +az ) Δx / ax ?
No, it can't be that. Consider ax=0.
How did you arrive at that?
 
Another issue is that your expression is dimensionally inconsistent.
 
gleem said:
Another issue is that your expression is dimensionally inconsistent.
No, I don't think so. az is supposed to be az, an acceleration, etc.