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An aquarium of length L, width (front to back) W, and
Chapter 15, Problem 45P(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 45P
An aquarium of length L, width (front to back) W, and depth D is filled to the top with liquid of density ρ.
a. Find an expression for the force of the liquid on the bottom of the aquarium.
b. Find an expression for the force of the liquid on the front window of the aquarium.
c. Evaluate the forces for a 100-cm-long, 35-cm-wide, 40-cm-deep aquarium filled with water.
Hint: This problem requires an integration.
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QUESTION:
Problem 45P
An aquarium of length L, width (front to back) W, and depth D is filled to the top with liquid of density ρ.
a. Find an expression for the force of the liquid on the bottom of the aquarium.
b. Find an expression for the force of the liquid on the front window of the aquarium.
c. Evaluate the forces for a 100-cm-long, 35-cm-wide, 40-cm-deep aquarium filled with water.
Hint: This problem requires an integration.
ANSWER:
Step 1 of 4
In this problem, there are 3 parts to find,
(a) To find the expression for the force of liquid, on the bottom of the aquarium.
(b) To find the expression for the force of liquid, on the front window of the aquarium.
(c) To calculate the forces, for the given values.