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What Is the Maximum Hydrostatic Force a Dam Would Need

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What is the maximum hydrostatic force a dam would need to withstand if it has the shape of a semicircle with a height (radius) of 20 feet? [The density of water is 62.4 lbs/ft3.]


A) 332,800 lbs
B) 499,200 lbs
C) 665,600 lbs
D) 2791 lbs

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