55. A dam is used to hold back a river. The dam has a height H...

 

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55. A dam is used to hold back a river. The dam has a height H = 12 m and a width W = 10 m. Assume that the density of the water is p = 1000 kg/m³. (a) Determine the net force on the dam. (b) Why does the thickness of the dam increase with depth? h dy y 55. A dam is used to hold back a river. The dam has a height H = 12 m and a width W = 10 m. Assume that the density of the water is p = 1000 kg/m³. (a) Determine the net force on the dam. (b) Why does the thickness of the dam increase with depth? h dy y

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Step 1 a As given density of water at 4C is 1000 kgm Consider a small strip of dam len... View the full answer