A rectangular plane surface b = 4 m and d = 3 m lies in water such a way that its plane make an angle of 60⁰ with the free surface of water. Determine the total pressure force and position of center of pressure, when the upper edge is 2 m below the surface.

A rectangular plane surface b = 4 m and d = 3 m lies in water such a way that its plane make an angle of 60⁰ with the free surface of water. Determine the total pressure force and position of center of pressure, when the upper edge is 2 m below the surface.

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International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition

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Chapter8: Centroids And Distributed Loads

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