
Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Volume 1
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Author: Raymond A. Serway
Publisher: CENGAGE L
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Chapter 14, Problem 14.1OQ
Figure OQ14.1 shows aerial views from directly above two dams. Both dams are equally wide (the vertical dimension in the diagram) and equally high (into the page in the diagram). The dam on the left holds back a very large lake, and the dam on the right holds back a narrow river. Which dam has to be built more strongly? (a) the dam on the left (b) the dam on the right (c) both the same (d) cannot be predicted
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Volume 1
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