The vertical surface of a reservoir dam that is in contact

Chapter , Problem 31

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The vertical surface of a reservoir dam that is in contact with the water is 120 m wide and 12 m high. The air pressure is one atmosphere. Find the magnitude of the total force acting on this surface in a completely fi lled reservoir. (Hint: The pressure varies linearly with depth, so you must use an average pressure.)

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