The rectangular bin is filled with coal, which creates a pressure distribution along wall A that varies as shown, i.e., p = 4z1/3 lb/ft2, where z is in feet. Determine the resultant force created by the coal, and its location,measured from the top surface of the coal. 8 ftp = 4z"3_3 ftProb. R9-8

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The rectangular bin is filled with coal, which creates a pressure distribution along wall A that varies as shown, i.e., p = 4z^1/3 lb/ft², where z is in feet. Determine the resultant force created by the coal, and its location,
measured from the top surface of the coal.

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