Gilbert Strang, Calculus, 3rd edition (Wellesley-Cambridge Press; MIT OpenCourseWare RES.18-001) §8.6 Force, Work, and Energy, #16 · Calculus · Applications of integrals
A triangular dam has an 80-meter base at a depth of 30…
A triangular dam has an 80-meter base at a depth of 30 meters. If water covers the triangle, find
(a) the pressure at depth
(b) the length of the dam at depth
(c) the total force on the dam.
Gilbert Strang, Calculus, 3rd edition (Wellesley-Cambridge Press; MIT OpenCourseWare RES.18-001) · §8.6 Force, Work, and Energy, #16
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