The work done can be calculated by using the formula .
represents density, which is constant at
.
Where and
.
Calculate :
Find the general equation for the area of a slice of the tank at any given point.
\ is nothing but the height of the tank, since the tank is being filled the height is
.
Volume of the disk is .
Weight of the disk is .
Distance the disk of the water moved is .
The work done can be calculated by using the formula .
Substiute the values in the formula.
\Apply integration :
\The work done to fill the tank with water through a hole in the base is
\ or
.