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

question 17

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 lb/ft³.)

• A)208 lb
• B)104 lb
• C)1040 lb
• D)520 lb

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