A semi-circular vertical plate is partially submerged in the water as shown in the figure. What is the force on the plate due to hydrostatic pressure if the water level is 1 meter from the top of the plate. Set up the integral only. 6 m 1 m O a. 6.7 x 104 N O b. None of the choices. O c. 7.8 × 106 N O d. 5.4 x 106 N 4.8 x 104 N

A semi-circular vertical plate is partially submerged in the water as shown in the figure. What is the force on the plate due to hydrostatic pressure if the water level is 1 meter from the top of the plate. Set up the integral only. 6 m 1 m O a. 6.7 x 104 N O b. None of the choices. O c. 7.8 × 106 N O d. 5.4 x 106 N 4.8 x 104 N

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Chapter8: Centroids And Distributed Loads

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