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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 01-19-2020, 07:32 PM
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Here's a link to a more in depth (pun)...

Here's a link to a more in depth (pun) explanation of how a lesser pressure can lift a greater weight. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVEkJ7h1_Oo
Keep in mind, the weight of the car was supported...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 01-19-2020, 07:11 PM
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Posted By firestation12
you are correct to say it is still only 40 psi,...

you are correct to say it is still only 40 psi, but the total force exerted against the top of the tank is 46,000 pounds of force. More than enough to cause failure. The figure GAinaMontana quotes of...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 01-19-2020, 06:51 PM
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Posted By firestation12
Diameter of the pipe is non sequitur. Depth of...

Diameter of the pipe is non sequitur. Depth of water creates the pressure. If you were a diver, you'd remember that for every 33' of depth, the pressure is 1 atmosphere or 14.7 psi. 33 divided by...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 01-19-2020, 05:16 PM
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Posted By firestation12
A hydraulic law every aspiring fire truck driver...

A hydraulic law every aspiring fire truck driver is taught: One pound of pressure will push a column of water (in a pipe) 2.3 feet high or to put it conversely, a column of water 2.3 feet high,...
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