You Are Given the Shape of the Vertical Ends of a Trough

question 57

Multiple Choice

You are given the shape of the vertical ends of a trough that is completely filled with water. Find the force exerted by the water on one end of the trough. (The weight density of water is $62.4 \mathrm { lb } / \mathrm { ft } ^ { 3 }$ .)
Select the correct answer.

• A) \(5,200 \mathrm { lb }\)
• B) \(1,040 \mathrm { lb }\)
• C) \(520 \mathrm { lb }\)
• D) \(2,6001 \mathrm {~b}\)

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