How Do Fluid Forces Affect a Swimming Pool's Structure?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the forces exerted by water on a swimming pool's structure, specifically a pool measuring 28.0 m by 12.0 m and filled to a depth of 1.90 m. To find the force on the bottom, the pressure due to the water's depth and density is used, leading to a straightforward calculation. The force on each end of the pool is determined by considering the pressure applied over the area of the ends, while the force on each side involves similar calculations based on the pool's dimensions. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding fluid dynamics principles, such as pressure, depth, and area, in these calculations. Accurate assessments of these forces are crucial for ensuring the structural integrity of swimming pools.
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(a) A swimming pool has dimensions 28.0 m 12.0 m and a flat bottom. When the pool is filled to a depth of 1.90 m with fresh water, what is the force caused by the water on the bottom?
(b) What is the force on each end? (The ends are 12.0 m.)
(c) What is the force on each side? (The sides are 28.0 m.)
 
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Attempt at solution? Use your words. Use your equations...

For example, ones that involve pressure and depth and density and pressure and force and area.

Also, you should be able to get part 'a' right off the bat without any fancy fluid equations, eh?
 

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