container with an open top is to have 10 m3 capacity and be made of thin sheet metal.  Calculate the dimensions of the box if it is to use the minimum possible amount of metal.

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Chapter69: Simple Practical Machine Applications
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 18A: Find inside caliper dimension x. All dimensions are in inches.
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 container with an open top is to have 10 m3
capacity and be made of thin sheet metal. 
Calculate the dimensions of the box if it is to use the minimum possible amount of metal.

 

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