metal plate that measures 10m x 15m sits at the bottom of a lake, lying horizontally, at a depth of 100m. What is the prce exerted on one side of the plate? lint: If the plate sits horizontally at the bottom of the lake, the depth is constant across the plate. O 15 million Newtons O 980 thousand Newtons O 147 million Newtons

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A metal plate that measures 10m x 15m sits at the bottom of a lake, lying horizontally, at a depth of 100m. What is the
force exerted on one side of the plate?
Hint: If the plate sits horizontally at the bottom of the lake, the depth is constant across the plate.
O 15 million Newtons
O 980 thousand Newtons
O 147 million Newtons
Transcribed Image Text:A metal plate that measures 10m x 15m sits at the bottom of a lake, lying horizontally, at a depth of 100m. What is the force exerted on one side of the plate? Hint: If the plate sits horizontally at the bottom of the lake, the depth is constant across the plate. O 15 million Newtons O 980 thousand Newtons O 147 million Newtons
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