A Trough Has Vertical Ends That Are Equilateral Triangles with Sides

question 108

Multiple Choice

A trough has vertical ends that are equilateral triangles with sides of length 7 ft.If the trough is filled with water to a depth of 4 ft, find the force exerted by the water on one end of the trough.Round to one decimal place.(The weight density of water is 62.4 lb/ft3.) Select the correct Answer

• A)384.3 lb
• B)1,337.7 lb
• C)768.6 lb
• D)2,675.4 lb

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