A rectangular dam is 100 ft long and 50 ft high. If the water is 40 ft deep, find the force of the water on the dam. The density of water is 62.4 Ib/ft³. F = Ibs

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A rectangular dam is 100 ft long and 50 ft high. If the water is 40 ft deep, find the force of the water on the dam. The density of water
is 62.4 Ib/ft³.
F =
Ibs
Transcribed Image Text:A rectangular dam is 100 ft long and 50 ft high. If the water is 40 ft deep, find the force of the water on the dam. The density of water is 62.4 Ib/ft³. F = Ibs
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