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Description: A rectangular parallelepiped tank measuring 40cm x 30cm x 20cm is filled with water. Determine the force acting on each face of the tank if (a) it is open at the top and (b) closed at the top.

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A rectangular parallelepiped tank measuring 40cm x 30cm x 20cm is filled with water. Determine the force acting on each face of the tank if (a) it is open at the top and (b) closed at the top.

International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition

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Author:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas

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Chapter8: Centroids And Distributed Loads

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