A dam holding back the water in a reservoir exerts a horizontal force on the water. The

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A dam holding back the water in a reservoir exerts a horizontal force on the water. The magnitude of this force depends on 

(a) The maximum depth of the reservoir. 

(b) The depth of the water at the location of the dam.

(c) The surface area of the reservoir. 

(d) Both (a) and (b). 

(e) All three—(a), (b), and (c).

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