A plate in the shape of an isosceles triangle 3 ft wide across the top and 3 ft high is submerged vertically such that its vertex (tip) is 4 ft below the liquid surface. Find the force acting against one side of the plate. (Note: Let the top of the plate be along OX.)

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SHOW FULL SOLUTION AND EXPLAIN. INTEGRAL CACULUS. A plate in the shape of an isosceles triangle 3 ft wide across the top and 3 ft high is submerged vertically such that its vertex (tip) is 4 ft below the liquid surface. Find the force acting against one side of the plate. (Note: Let the top of the plate be along OX.)
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