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A ground retaining wall is shown in Fig. 9–36a. The ground, particularly when wet, can
Chapter 9, Problem 5Q(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 5Q
A ground retaining wall is shown in Fig. 9–36a. The ground, particularly when wet, can exert a significant force F on the wall. (a) What force produces the torque to keep the wall upright? (b) Explain why the retaining wall in Fig. 9–36b would be much less likely to overturn than that in Fig. 9–36a.
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QUESTION:
Problem 5Q
A ground retaining wall is shown in Fig. 9–36a. The ground, particularly when wet, can exert a significant force F on the wall. (a) What force produces the torque to keep the wall upright? (b) Explain why the retaining wall in Fig. 9–36b would be much less likely to overturn than that in Fig. 9–36a.
ANSWER:
A ground retaining wall is shown in Fig. 9–36a. The ground, particularly when wet, can exert a significant force F on the wall. (a) What force produces the torque to keep the wall upright? (b) Explain why the retaining wall in Fig. 9–36b would be much less likely to overturn than that in Fig. 9–36a.
Solution
Step 1 of 2
- We need to explain what force produces the torque to keep the wall upright.
The force that provides the torque to keep the object upright is the gravitational force.
