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Homework Statement
A vertical rectangular dam of width 25m contains water in a reservoir of depth 15m. What is the overall force exerted on the dam by the water?
Homework Equations
P=F/A ... F=PA
P = pgh
The Attempt at a Solution
I'm really not sure about this one to be honest.
I tried finding the Pressure (1000*9.807*15) and then multiplying that by area (15*25) but that doesn't give the right answer. Any tips would be much appreciated.