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TitoSmooth
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So I'm working On hydrostatic pressure. The problem #8 in stewart
Is a trapezoid with the base above water.
4
\------------------------/ 1(above watee)
\ / 1(in watee)
\ /
---------------
2
So if the base was a number say
50. N the bottom was 15.
I COULD split the trapezoid in half.
15 +10 base
And bottom would be 15.
Similar triangles for the rectangle slab would give me. A/(height of object minus height in water-Y)=10/20
Then I'll solve for A.
The problem here is that the number 4 does not break up as nicely as this does. How would I relate the sides?
Thanks
Is a trapezoid with the base above water.
4
\------------------------/ 1(above watee)
\ / 1(in watee)
\ /
---------------
2
So if the base was a number say
50. N the bottom was 15.
I COULD split the trapezoid in half.
15 +10 base
And bottom would be 15.
Similar triangles for the rectangle slab would give me. A/(height of object minus height in water-Y)=10/20
Then I'll solve for A.
The problem here is that the number 4 does not break up as nicely as this does. How would I relate the sides?
Thanks