A Rectangular Vessel, 10 Ft Wide, 20 Ft Long, and 12

A rectangular vessel, 10 ft wide, 20 ft long, and 12 ft deep is filled with mercury (density = 13.6 grams per cubic centimeter) . Using the following equations: (a) What is the pressure on the bottom of the tank? (b) Identify the average pressure on one side of the vessel. (c) What is the total force on the bottom of the tank? (d) Identify the total force against one end of the tank.
A. P = HD
B.P ave = H ave X D =
C. F = AHD
D. F = AHD ÷ 2 =

A) 163.2 psi, 81.6 psi, 32,640 psi, 16,320 psi
B) 173.2 psi, 71.6 psi, 32,640 psi, 16,320 psi
C) 183.2 psi, 61.6 psi, 32,640 psi, 16,320 psi
D) 193.2 psi, 51.6 psi, 32,640 psi, 16,320 psi