why dams have broad walls at the base
Asked by nathsantanukumar
| 29th Mar, 2018,
11:50: AM
Expert Answer:
Dams have broad walls at the base to withstand the high pressure exerted by the water. The pressure in liquids increases with the increase in the depth of water.
Answered by
| 29th Mar, 2018,
03:46: PM
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