2006-08-18 01:43:20 · 7 answers · asked by OZZY 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
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2006-08-18 02:41:00 · update #1
Depends on what you are measuring. A square tank 12" on each side and 5" deep holds 720 cubic inches, which is more that a circular tank that has a 12" diameter and is 5" deep. That tank would hold about 565 cubic inches. But that would be more than a square tank measuring 12" along the diagonal, which would only hold 360 cubic inches.
2006-08-18 01:56:37 · answer #1 · answered by NotEasilyFooled 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The square tank, because the four corners are actually extra space, beyond what the circular tank holds. I assume you meant a circular tank with a flat bottom and top. Otherwise, if you mean really round like a ball, than the answer would be that the square tank holds almost twice as much water, because there would be eight corners of extra space.
2006-08-18 08:53:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming 12" round, 5" deep vs 12" square, 5" deep tanks, the square one holds more.
Volume round = diameter x 3.14 x height
Volume square = length x width x height
2006-08-18 10:48:37 · answer #3 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Square tank will hold more because it has a larger surface area than the round tank. The tank depth is the same in both tanks.
2006-08-18 08:51:38 · answer #4 · answered by abortion_is_murder 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First i need to know if this is a trick question posed to you. there is no such thing as a 12x5 round(circle) or a 12x5 square; this would be a rectangle
2006-08-18 09:09:29 · answer #5 · answered by wader 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They would hold the same amount of water.
2006-08-18 08:48:53 · answer #6 · answered by tw0cl0n3m3 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
SQUARE
2006-08-18 08:51:34 · answer #7 · answered by worldhq101 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋