2.1 A rectangular plane surface is 2m wide and 3m deep. It lies in vertical plane in water. Determine: 2.1.1 the total pressure and position of centre of pressure on the plane surface when its upper edge is horizontal and coincides with water surface. 2.1.2 the total pressure and position of the centre of pressure on the plane surface when its upper edge is horizontal and 2.5 m below free water surface.

2.1 A rectangular plane surface is 2m wide and 3m deep. It lies in vertical plane in water. Determine: 2.1.1 the total pressure and position of centre of pressure on the plane surface when its upper edge is horizontal and coincides with water surface. 2.1.2 the total pressure and position of the centre of pressure on the plane surface when its upper edge is horizontal and 2.5 m below free water surface.

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