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Homework Statement
A large 3.00×10^4 L aquarium is supported by four wood posts (Douglas fir) at the corners. Each post has a square 3.80 cm x 3.80 cm cross section and is 80.0 cm tall.
By how much is each post compressed by the weight of the aquarium?
Homework Equations
deltaL = F*L_0/(Y*A)
Y (for Douglas fir) = 1 * 10^10 N/m^2
The Attempt at a Solution
This seems very straight forward, I just need to determine F.
F= ma = m(aquarium)g
but, what is the mass of a 3.00×10^4 L aquarium?
once I determine that, I figure it'll just be:
deltaL = ( m * 9.8 * .8)/(.144 * 10^10) meters
=> 5.44*10^10*m meters
How do I find m ??
Thanks for the help!