A flat rectangular plate 1 m wide and 2 m long is immersed in water. The shorter side parallel to water surface and 0.5 m below it. The longer side is inclined at 60° to the vertical. Calculate the magnitude, direction and location of force acting upon one side of plate due to water pressure. Water 30° 60 0.5m 2m 1m

A flat rectangular plate 1 m wide and 2 m long is immersed in water. The shorter side parallel to water surface and 0.5 m below it. The longer side is inclined at 60° to the vertical. Calculate the magnitude, direction and location of force acting upon one side of plate due to water pressure. Water 30° 60 0.5m 2m 1m

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