A square plate having one of its side equal to 3m is vertically immersed in water. The equivalent point of application of the hydrostatic force is 10cm below the centroid of the plate. How far is the bottom of the plate from the water surface?

A square plate having one of its side equal to 3m is vertically immersed in water. The equivalent point of application of the hydrostatic force is 10cm below the centroid of the plate. How far is the bottom of the plate from the water surface?

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A square plate having one of its side equal to 3m is vertically immersed
in water. The equivalent point of application of the hydrostatic force is
10cm below the centroid of the plate.
How far is the bottom of the plate from the water surface?
6m
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7.6m
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