Answer
$1,976,371 \ N$
Work Step by Step
From the definition of pressure, we know:
$F=PA$
$F=\rho gh (\frac{h}{2}(b_1+b_2))$
This simplifies to:
$F=.5\rho g h^2 (b_1+b_2)$
$F=.5(1000)(9.81) (3.3)^2 (15+22)=1,976,371 \ N$
Essential University Physics: Volume 1 (4th Edition)
by Wolfson, Richard
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-134-98855-8
ISBN 13:
978-0-13498-855-9
Chapter 15 - Exercises and Problems - Page 292: 76
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