Applied Statics and Strength of Materials (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780133840728
Author: Limbrunner
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1, Problem 1.17P
A reservoir contains an estimated 125 billion gallons of water.
a. Express this volume in acre-ft.
b. Estimate the weight of this volume of water in tons.
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