The water behind Grand Coulee Dam is 1200 m wide and 160 m deep. Find the hydrostatic force on the back of the dam. (Hint: the total force = average pressure × area)

a. 5.2 × 10^9 N
c. 13.2 × 10^10 N
b. 8.8 × 10^10 N
d. 15.1 × 10^10 N


D

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