How much force does the water exert on a boat docked on a pier?

[dyenz]

how much force does the water exert on a boat docked on a pier?

 

[DaveC426913]

Homework. Please use the template provided.

Then post your own attempts at a solution.

Then we can help.

 

[dyenz]

but i can't really say anything about the question. i only have thoughts,

 

[HallsofIvy]

Did you not understand what DaveC426913 said? Use the homework template, showing exactly what the problem is and how you have tried to solve it. If you have "thoughts" then tell us what those thoughts are- I certainly hope that thinking counts as part of trying to solve a problem!