A vertical rectangular plate with a width of 16 m and a height of 12 m is located 4 m below a water surface. The line of action yp for the resultant hydrostatic force on this plate is (Neglect atmospheric pressure.) (a) 4 m       (b) 5.3 m     (c) 8 m         (d) 11.2 m         (e) 12 m

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A vertical rectangular plate with a width of 16 m and a height of 12 m is located 4 m below a water surface. The line of action yp for the resultant hydrostatic force on this plate is (Neglect atmospheric pressure.)

(a) 4 m       (b) 5.3 m     (c) 8 m         (d) 11.2 m         (e) 12 m

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