A trough of length 6ft has for its vertical cross section an isosceles trapezoid. The upper and lower bases are 6ft and 2ft respectively and the altitude is 2ft. If the trough is full of water, find the force on the slant side of the trough.
A trough of length 6ft has for its vertical cross section an isosceles trapezoid. The upper and lower bases are 6ft and 2ft respectively and the altitude is 2ft. If the trough is full of water, find the force on the slant side of the trough.
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A trough of length 6ft has for its vertical cross section an isosceles trapezoid. The upper and lower bases are 6ft and 2ft respectively and the altitude is 2ft. If the trough is full of water, find the force on the slant side of the trough.
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