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Q.

Choose the correct reason from the given options.

The walls of a dam at the bottom are made thick because _____________.

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a

it looks attractive

b

it is conventional

c

gravitational force is greater at the bottom of the wall

d

water exerts large pressure at the bottom

answer is D.

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  • The pressure exerted by liquid increases with depth.
  • Therefore, a very large pressure at the bottom of the dam is created due to the depth of the water present above it. 
  • Hence the walls are made thick at the bottom so that they would not break due to the pressure.
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Choose the correct reason from the given options.The walls of a dam at the bottom are made thick because _____________.