Force on dams The following figures show the shape and

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Force on dams The following figures show the shape and dimensions of small dams. Assuming the water level is at the top of the dam, find the total force on the face of the dam.

                                                     

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QUESTION:

Force on dams The following figures show the shape and dimensions of small dams. Assuming the water level is at the top of the dam, find the total force on the face of the dam.

                                                     

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The total force on the dam is,

Where  is the height of the dam , is the density of the water, is the gravity, is the width of the strip on the height  of the dam.

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