Chapter 2, Problem 2.10P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

To calculate the weight of the pond contents in $l{b}_f$.

Concept introduction:

The amount of matter in any object is called mass. It is represented by $m$.

Mass is a dimensionless quantity and it is also defined as the extent to which a body resists the change in its speed or directions on applying the force. The S.I. unit of mass is kilogram but sometime it is measured in pound

The volume of the pond

$V=lbh$

l is length, b width, h height.