The cubical metal tank shown here has a parabolic gate held in place by bolts and designed

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The cubical metal tank shown here has a parabolic gate held in place by bolts and designed to withstand a fluid force of 160 lb without rupturing. The liquid you plan to store has a weight-density of 50 lb/ft3.


a. What is the fluid force on the gate when the liquid is 2 ft deep?


b. What is the maximum height to which the container can be filled without exceeding the gate’s design limitation?image

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Thomas Calculus Early Transcendentals

ISBN: 9780321884077

13th Edition

Authors: Joel R Hass, Christopher E Heil, Maurice D Weir

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