Are resultant force and total force the same?

[Zheng_]

Homework Statement

The wall shown in Fig. 4.28 is 20 ft long. Calculate the
total force on the wall due to water pressure and locate the
center of pressure

Homework Equations

Are resultant force and total force the same?

The Attempt at a Solution

I think they are not the same because resultant force is the same as average force right?
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[gneill]

What are your relevant equations? Right now you've put a question in the relevant equations section. A question is not a relevant equation. Questions belong in the problem statement, or sometimes in the attempt at a solution if you reach a point where you question a step you've attempted or need a clarification on a step.

Your image is not viewable; Apparently your dropbox content is not accessible publicly (a login is required). Can you UPLOAD your image instead?