A square surface 3 m x 3 m lies in a vertical line in water pipe its upper edge at vater surface. The hydrostatic force on square surface is A. 9,000 kg B. 13,500 kg C. 18,000 kg D. 27,000 kg

9,000 kg
13,500 kg
18,000 kg
27,000 kg

The correct answer is $\boxed{\text{D}}$.

The hydrostatic force on a surface is given by the following equation:

$$F = \rho g h A$$

where:

  • $\rho$ is the density of the fluid,
  • $g$ is the acceleration due to gravity,
  • $h$ is the depth of the surface, and
  • $A$ is the area of the surface.

In this case, we are given that the density of water is $\rho = 1000 \frac{kg}{m^3}$, the acceleration due to gravity is $g = 9.8 \frac{m}{s^2}$, the depth of the surface is $h = 3 m$, and the area of the surface is $A = 3 m \times 3 m = 9 m^2$. Substituting these values into the equation for the hydrostatic force, we get:

$$F = (1000 \frac{kg}{m^3})(9.8 \frac{m}{s^2})(3 m)(9 m^2) = 27,000 \text{ N}$$

Therefore, the hydrostatic force on the square surface is $\boxed{27,000 \text{ N}}$.

Option A is incorrect because it is the force on a square surface with an area of $1 m^2$. Option B is incorrect because it is the force on a square surface with an area of $2 m^2$. Option C is incorrect because it is the force on a square surface with an area of $4 m^2$.

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