Answer:
The total weight = 1286 × 62.4 = 80246 pounds.
Explanation:
The formula of the volume of the sphere is
V = 4/3×π×r³
Given
d = 17 feet
d = 2r
r = d/2 = 17/2 = 8.5 feet
V = 4/3×π×r³
Since we need half of the volume as it is a hemispherical tank.
= 1286 ft³
Given that the weighs 62.4 pounds per cubic foot
Thus, the total weight = 1286 × 62.4 = 80246 pounds.