An open aquarium containing water and supported by wheels is allowed to accelerate without friction down a 30 degree incline. Determine the angle the free surface of the water makes with the horizontal.

An open aquarium containing water and supported by wheels is allowed to accelerate without friction down a 30 degree incline. Determine the angle the free surface of the water makes with the horizontal.

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

4th Edition

ISBN:9781305501607

Author:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas

Publisher:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas

Chapter8: Centroids And Distributed Loads

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8.122P: The 12-ft wide quarter-circular gate AB is hinged at A. Determine the contact force between the gate...

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