EBK APPLIED STATICS AND STRENGTH OF MAT
6th Edition
ISBN: 8220101337603
Author: Spiegel
Publisher: YUZU
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Chapter 1, Problem 1.17P
A reservoir contains an estimated 125 billion gallons of water.
a. Express this volume in acre-ft.
b. Estimate the weight of this volume of water in tons.
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