The Weight of a Block of Granite 1 Ft ×

question 70

Multiple Choice

The weight of a block of granite 1 ft × 2 ft × 4 ft is 1320 lb. If 12 blocks are used to build a wall 8 ft high, 12 ft long, and 1 ft wide, what is the pressure on the bottom faces?

• A) 4.58 lb/in²
• B) 9.17 lb/in²
• C) 18.3 lb/in²
• D) 36.7 lb/in²

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