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For storing large numbers of containers I think a rectangular shape is more efficient because you can place them side by side with no wasted space between them like you would have with cylinders. I think it depends on how big the containers are (cylinders are easier to roll) and how much space you have, what type of liquid is to be stored etc. as to which shape would be best.
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Why is a cylinder the best shape for holding liquids?
The volume of liquid in a cylinder is directly proportional to its height. And the height can easily be scaled and etched onto the side of a cylinder. and fluid containers creates statics voltage as fluid moves inside of it. so there should not have corners ( it reseves static voltage) spark can create through the corners.
What soild figure best names the shape of a round unsharpened pencil?
It is a cylinder when not sharpen
What is the best piece of laboratory equipment to measure a 350 ml water?
A graduated cylinder would be the best piece of laboratory equipment to measure a 350 ml of water. It is designed with volume markings and is specifically used for accurate measurements of liquids.
Why are liquids stored in cylindrical containers analyze mathematical reason?
They sometime are and sometimes not. The milk that I buy is not in a cylindrical container. So the mathematical [logical] analysis of the question is that the premise is false and so the question is not valid. Having said that, a sphere is the most efficient shape in the sense that a spherical container required the smallest amount of container material (glass or plastic) for the largest volume of the liquid. However, a spherical container is not stable, and the liquid could spill out. The best stable shape is a cylinder.
Why are jars shaped like a cylinder?
A sphere is the shape that holds maximum volume for minimum amount of material for the container - glass. However, a spherical jar could roll off work surfaces: not very useful. So the best compromise is a flat base but a circular cross-section. That is, a cylinder.
Why is a cylinder the best shape for holding liquids?
The volume of liquid in a cylinder is directly proportional to its height. And the height can easily be scaled and etched onto the side of a cylinder. and fluid containers creates statics voltage as fluid moves inside of it. so there should not have corners ( it reseves static voltage) spark can create through the corners.
What is the best shape for a rocket and why?
The best shape of a rocket is a cylinder with a cone at the top, because that form penetrates easily trough the wind!
What soild figure best names the shape of a round unsharpened pencil?
It is a cylinder when not sharpen
Why are bottles made in a cylinder shape?
Bottles are made to carry the most amount of liquid in the smallest volume. The best shape would be a cuboid but these have sharp corners, (Health & Safety), therefore the smallest shape which can hold the second most volume is a cylinder.
What property provides the best explains that solids are not liquids?
it is shape because if you have a liquid and you pour it on the table it dose not have a shape but if you dump ice cubes on the table you will end up with a liquid
What tools are best when measuring liquids in a lab?
A graduated cylinder is appropriate for "normal" quantities. You may need a micro pipette for very small quantities.
What BEST describes the physical state of matter that has a fixed volume but takes the shape of its container- Semi-solid - Solid-- Gas or Liquid?
the state of mater that has a definite shape is solid. solid always have a definite shape. on the other hand liquids and gases do not have a definite shape. they take the shape of their container.
What is best conductor either metals or chemical liquids?
chemical liquids
What optical disk is best for storing videos?
DVD
What are the 3 best liquids that conduct electricity?
The answer to this question is the 3 best liquids are VINEGAR LEMON JUICE SALTY WATER
When two liquids in a mixture differ by their boiling points the best method to separate these liquids is?
The best method of separation is distillation.
What is the best shape for a rocket?
The best shape for a rocket is a cylinder, or tube, whose height is 10-20 times its diameter. Multiple cap designs are used, from simple conic to complex obloid to the strange areospike, all have various drag coefficients and specific uses.
