Solve the Problem $16 \mathrm { ft }$ Wide What Is the Force Exerted on This Wall by Vertical

question 82

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-One end of a pool is a vertical wall $16 \mathrm { ft }$ wide. What is the force exerted on this wall by the water if it is $7 \mathrm { ft }$ deep? The density of water is $62.4 \mathrm { lb } / \mathrm { ft } ^ { 3 }$ .

• A) 3490 lb
• B) 48,900 lb
• C) 24,500 lb
• D) 12,200 lb

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