The canal shown below runs 40 m into the paper. Assume unit weight of H2O is 9.79 kN/ m^3. Determine the horizontal component of the hydrostatic force against the quarter circle wall. 18 40 18m Unit of the Correct Answer: KN 18m Decimal Places required in the final answer: 1

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The canal shown below runs 40 m into the
paper. Assume unit weight of H2O is 9.79 kN/
m^3. Determine the horizontal component of
the hydrostatic force against the quarter circle
wall.
18
40
18m
Unit of the Correct Answer: KN
18m
Decimal Places required in the final answer: 1
Transcribed Image Text:The canal shown below runs 40 m into the paper. Assume unit weight of H2O is 9.79 kN/ m^3. Determine the horizontal component of the hydrostatic force against the quarter circle wall. 18 40 18m Unit of the Correct Answer: KN 18m Decimal Places required in the final answer: 1
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