Find the Fluid Force on the Vertical Side of the Tank

question 28

Multiple Choice

Find the fluid force on the vertical side of the tank, where the dimensions are given in feet. Assume that the tank is full of water. Note: The density of water is 62.4 lbs per cubic foot.

• A) \(31.2 \mathrm { lb }\)
• B) \(187.2 \mathrm { lb }\)
• C) \(1123.2 \mathrm { lb }\)
• D) \(561.6 \mathrm { lb }\)
• E) \(93.6 \mathrm { lb }\)

---

Definitions:

Complex Number

A number that can be expressed in the form a + bi, where a and b are real numbers and i is the square root of -1.

Standard Form

A way of writing numbers, typically large or small, using powers of ten, or a general way of writing equations in mathematics.

Complex Number

A number that can be expressed in the form a + bi, where a and b are real numbers and i is the imaginary unit.

Multiplicative Inverse

The number that, when multiplied by a given number, results in a product of one. It is also known as the reciprocal.