A water tanker filled up to 2/3 of its height is moving with a uniform speed. On sudden application of the brake, the water in the tank would (a) move backward (b) move forward (c) be unaffected rise upwards
ScienceClass 9CBSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
- Soln:
Answer is (b) move forward
Explanation:
On applying brakes water tanker comes to rest but water will be in motion this makes the water to come forward.
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