Essential University Physics Volume 1, Loose Leaf Edition (4th Edition)
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Chapter 15, Problem 21E
A 4680-kg circus elephant balances on one foot. If the foot is a circle 42.6 cm in diameter, what pressure does it exert on the ground?
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Essential University Physics Volume 1, Loose Leaf Edition (4th Edition)
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