Question 1038 of 223 · California Water Treatment Operator Exam
Water at the bottom of a storage tank 50 ft deep exerts a pressure of about
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Correct answer to question 1038
- D: 21.7 psi
Explanation
Pressure = depth x 0.433 psi/ft = 50 x 0.433 = 21.65 psi (or 50 / 2.31). Using the depth in ft as psi, or multiplying by 2.31, are common slips.
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