Your next project is to determine some of the physical characteristics of the dam

Chapter 12, Problem 7

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Your next project is to determine some of the physical characteristics of the dam itself. a. Find a linear equation expressing the thickness of the dam, z, in terms of its altitude, y. b. At what y-value will the dams horizontal cross-sectional area be a maximum? A minimum? c. A cement mixer truck holds 5 yd3 of concrete. How many truckloads of concrete should you order when it is time to pour the dam? d. Find the length of the joint between the dams back face and the sides of the gulch.

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