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A fish tank is 2 feet long and 1 foot wide, and the depth of the water is 1 foot. What is the force on the bottomof the fish tank?
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The pressure of the water is given by the formula $P = \rho \cdot g \cdot h$, where $\rho$ is the density of the water, $g$ is the acceleration due to gravity, and $h$ is the height of the water column. Show more…
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