Two smooth spheres P, Q each of radius 25 cm and weighing 500 N, rest in a horizontal channel having vertical walls for the pressure exerted on the wall and floor at points of contact A, B and C. If the distance between the walls is 90 cm, make calculations An

Two smooth spheres P, Q each of radius 25 cm and weighing 500 N, rest in a horizontal channel having vertical walls for the pressure exerted on the wall and floor at points of contact A, B and C. If the distance between the walls is 90 cm, make calculations An

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