Applied Statics and Strength of Materials (6th Edition)
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Author: George F. Limbrunner, Craig D'Allaird, Leonard Spiegel
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Chapter 1, Problem 1.28P
A spherical tank has a radius of 27 in. Find the volume of the tank in (a) cubic inches (in3), (b) cubic millimeters (mm3), (c) cubic meters (m3), and (d) liters.
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