An isosceles triangular plate base 1.4 m and height 2.3 m is immersed in water vertically in such a way that apex is in downward direction and side of base is parallel and 40 cm below free water surface level. Determine total pressure and centre of pressure,

An isosceles triangular plate base 1.4 m and height 2.3 m is immersed in water vertically in such a way that apex is in downward direction and side of base is parallel and 40 cm below free water surface level. Determine total pressure and centre of pressure,

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