A vertical square surface as shown in the figure as shown in the figure has its upper edge horizontal on W.S. (a) At what depth x must a horizontal line be drawn on this surface as to divide it into two parts on each of which the hydrostatic force is the same. (b) Find the magnitude and location of the total hydrostatic force on the surface. Figure. W.S. 1 6 m Dividing Line 2 6 m

A vertical square surface as shown in the figure as shown in the figure has its upper edge horizontal on W.S. (a) At what depth x must a horizontal line be drawn on this surface as to divide it into two parts on each of which the hydrostatic force is the same. (b) Find the magnitude and location of the total hydrostatic force on the surface. Figure. W.S. 1 6 m Dividing Line 2 6 m

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