clc //calc atm pressure on a storage tank roof p_atm=14.7;//psia //diameter of roof is 120ft d_roof=120;//ft //force=(pressure)*(area) f_roof=p_atm*(%pi)*d_roof^2/4*144;//lbf ;144 because 1ft=12inch disp("Force exerted by atmosphere on the roof is") disp(f_roof) disp("lbf")