A gutter having triangular cross-section is to be made by bending a strip of tin in the middle. Find the angle between the sides when the carrying capacity is maximum.

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A gutter having triangular cross-section is to be made by bending a strip of tin in the middle. Find the angle between the sides when the carrying capacity is maximum.

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