A circular plate 1.2 m diameter is placed vertically in water such that the centre of the plate is 2.5 m below the free surface. Detemine the total pressure on the plate and depth of centre of pressure. Refer Fig. P. 1.17.9. Water 2.5m h G 1.2m Fig. P. 1.17.9

A circular plate 1.2 m diameter is placed vertically in water such that the centre of the plate is 2.5 m below the free surface. Detemine the total pressure on the plate and depth of centre of pressure. Refer Fig. P. 1.17.9. Water 2.5m h G 1.2m Fig. P. 1.17.9

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Description: A circular plate 1.2 m diameter is placed vertically in watersuch that the centre of the plate is 2.5 m below the freesurface. Detemine the total pressure on the plate and depthof centre of pressure.Refer Fig. P. 1.17.9.Water2.5m1.2mFig. P. 1.17.9

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