A dam is used to hold back a river. The dam has a height H=12m and a width W=10m. Assume that the density of the water is ρ=1000kg/m3. (a) Determine the net force on the dam. (b) Why does the thickness of the dam increase with depth?

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A dam is used to hold back a river. The dam has a height H=12m and a width W=10m. Assume that the density of the water is ρ=1000kg/m3. (a) Determine the net force on the dam. (b) Why does the thickness of the dam increase with depth?

 

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