Fluid Pressure

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Force of Fluid by Integration: Total hydrostatic force acting on the slant side of trapezoidal trough

A trough of length 6 ft has for its vertical cross section an isosceles trapezoid. The upper and lower base are 6 ft and 2 ft respectively and the altitude is 2 ft. If the trough is full of water, find the force on the slant side of the trough.

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