Lifestyle Desk: In the past, wells were dug to collect water. You must have seen the well and it is always spherical. But have you ever wondered why the well is not in the shape of a square, triangle or hexagon? In fact, there is science behind the round shape of the well. Now let's know the details through this report.

the well

Whenever we store a liquid it takes on that shape and creates pressure on its walls. If the well is made square , the water accumulated inside it will exert maximum pressure on the corner of the well wall. In this condition the well may be damaged or there is a risk of breaking. For this reason the well is made round so that the water pressure inside it is equal everywhere on the wall of the well.

How lizards walk around clinging to walls

In our house, most of the dishes, bowls, plates, buckets are round. There is some science behind everything around us. If you have seen square wells, they are not very strong. This is why most wells are circular. Besides, since the well is round, it is easy to draw water.