Chapter 11, Problem 111E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

‘Force exerting on can’ should be identified.

Concept introduction:

Pressure exerted on can is the force acting on per unit area of can. The expression can be shown as:

F= P A

for calculating Force in pounds, the area should be converted into inches because Pressure is present in psi.

Given:

l = 30 cm

b = 20 cm

h = 15 cm