Answers to Problem Set 11

• Ch. 14
• Ch. 15

Answers for the even numbered problems:

15-16. F = rho g h A = 7.2 x 10⁵ N.

15-26. h = P/(rho g) = 10.3 m.

15-38. F_T = gV (rho_A - rho_G) = 4.0 x 10⁶ N.

15-74. (a) f = (pi/4) rho g h d² = 74 N; (b) V = (pi/4) d² (2gh)^1/2 (delta t) = 150 m³.

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