Question 10, 6.7.47

Part 1 of 3

The figure to the right shows the shape and dimensions of a small dam. Assuming the

water level is at the top of the dam, find the total force on the face of the dam. Use

1000 kg/m³ for the density of water and 9.8 m/s² for the acceleration due to gravity.

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O A. w(y) = (y + 18)

O B. w(y)=324y

OC. w(y)=36y

HW Score: 0%, 0 of 89 points

O Points: 0 of 7

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OD. w(y) = (y +18)

-24 m

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Find the width function w(y) for each value of y on the face of the dam. Place the origin at the center of the base of

the dam, with the y-axis going in the vertical direction and the x-axis going in the horizontal direction. Choose the

correct answer below.

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18 m