A small rectangular tank 5.00 in. by 9.00 in. is filled with mercury. (a) If the total
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A small rectangular tank 5.00 in. by 9.00 in. is filled with mercury.
(a) If the total force on the bottom of the tank is 165 lb, how deep is the mercury? (Weight density of mercury = 0.490 lb/in3.)
(b) Find the total force on the larger side of the tank.
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