A trough whose cross section is a trapezoid is b = 8 m across at the bottom, a = 14 m across at the top, and 6 m deep. If thetrough is filled to 1 m with water, what is the force due to water pressure on one end of the trough?aCb(Hint: Using SI units, pg = 9800 N/m³.)(Use decimal notation. Give your answer to two decimal places.)F =N

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