I guess I am still struggling with this conceptually. I think I computed your equation and the answer I got was 936,000 lbs. Do I need to reorient the coordinate system to get get the hydrostatic force against the wall. If so, how?
Here are the questions...
A rectangular swimming pool is 4 feet deep, 75 feet long, and 25 feet wide. It is completely filled with water.
a. What is the hydrostatic force on the bottom of the pool?
b. What is the hydrostatic force on the shorter wall of the pool?
c. What is the hydrostatic...