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An engineer built a dam, but it failed to withstand the pressure of the reservoir. Which portion of the structure should be the thickest to withstand the water pressure efficiently? 
An engineer built a dam, but it failed to withstand the pressure of the reservoir. Which portion of the structure should be the thickest to withstand the water pressure efficiently?
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The correct option is C Bottom portion
The pressure of the liquid increases as the depth increases. Hence, the wall of a dam will experience maximum pressure at the bottom potion. So, dam's wall should be thickened from the bottom portion to make them bear this water pressure effectively.
The pressure of the liquid increases as the depth increases. Hence, the wall of a dam will experience maximum pressure at the bottom potion. So, dam's wall should be thickened from the bottom portion to make them bear this water pressure effectively.
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