the vertical triangular plate shown below is the end plate of a feeding trough full of hog slop, weighing 80 pounds per cubic foot. what is the force against the plate?

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anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

is triangular plate conical in shape?

anonymous · Answer

it didn't specify whether or not the plate was conical. @surjithayer

anonymous · Answer

my point of asking was that if it is conical then i can find weight of hog slop replaced by cone, that is upthrust.

anonymous · Answer

volume of cone
$$=\frac{ 1 }{ 3 } \pi 4^2*2=\frac{ 32 }{ 3 } \pi $$
weight or upward force
$$=\frac{ 32\pi }{3 }*80=?$$

anonymous · Answer

that answer is 214466. but the answer is supposed to be 426.67. how do i get that?
@surjithayer

anonymous · Answer

would the shape be a triangular prism, perhaps?

anonymous · Answer

it is 2680.86
x is from -4 ft to 4ft?

anonymous · Answer

yes that's what the picture says

anonymous · Answer

i mean to say is it foot or something else.

anonymous · Answer

oh, feet sorry i forgot to put in the units

anonymous · Answer

i am sorry, now i have to go to bed. i will see tomorrow if new idea struck.