A circular plate of radius 2ft is lowered to a liquid (w=1000 lb/ft^3) so that its center is 4 ft below the surface. Find the force on the lower half of the plate.

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A circular plate of radius 2ft is lowered to a liquid (w=1000 lb/ft^3) so that its center is 4 ft below the surface. Find the force on the lower half of the plate.

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