A House Is Supported Equally on 18 Pilings Each with a 0.5

question 33

Multiple Choice

A house is supported equally on 18 pilings each with a 0.5 m² area at the base.The soil can withstand 5 psi.What could be the maximum mass of the house?

• A)3.2 × 10⁴ kg
• B)6.3 × 10⁴ kg
• C)8.0 × 10⁴ kg
• D)1.6 × 10⁴ kg

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Two-Part Tariff

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