Question

A full rectangular swimming pool with an 18 x 12 feet base and a depth of 6 feet is to be emptied from the top edge of the pool. How much work is done if the water weighs 64.3 pounds per cubic foot? You must set up the integral and use the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus to evaluate the result to the nearest foot-pound. You should not use the integrating capabilities of your calculator.  

Answer 1

work done = 249998 ft-lb