A trough whose cross section is a trapezoid is b = 8 m across at the bottom, a = 12 m across at the top, and 4 m deep. If the trough is filled to 1 m with water, what is the force due to water pressure on one end of the trough? a C b (Hint: Using SI units, pg = 9800 N/m³.) (Use decimal notation. Give your answer to two decimal places.)

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A trough whose cross section is a trapezoid is b = 8 m across at the bottom, a = 12 m across at the top, and 4 m deep. If the
trough is filled to 1 m with water, what is the force due to water pressure on one end of the trough?
F
a
C
(Hint: Using SI units, pg
=
9800 N/m³.)
(Use decimal notation. Give your answer to two decimal places.)
Incorrect
b
55533.33
N
Transcribed Image Text:A trough whose cross section is a trapezoid is b = 8 m across at the bottom, a = 12 m across at the top, and 4 m deep. If the trough is filled to 1 m with water, what is the force due to water pressure on one end of the trough? F a C (Hint: Using SI units, pg = 9800 N/m³.) (Use decimal notation. Give your answer to two decimal places.) Incorrect b 55533.33 N
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