Question 63 of 65 in this topic
Difficulty: MediumMechanical Comprehension
A cubic foot of water weighs about 62.5 pounds. If an aquarium is 18 feet long, 10 feet deep, and 12 feet
wide, what's the approximate pounds-per-square-inch pressure (psi) on the bottom of the tank?
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