Estimate the weight load on a roof

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Problem- Estimate the weight load on a roof on lbs/ft^2 for 60 inches of snow. Assume that 10 inches of snow is equivalent to 1 inch of liquid water if melted. Liquid water is 62.4 pounds/cu-foot (lbs/ft^2)

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