diagram, Calculate the center of pressure of the circular plate. (3 marks) FREE SURFACE 2.5 m h* 2 m

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(a) For the below given diagram, Calculate the center of pressure of the circular plate. (3 marks)
C 3
FREE SURFACE
2.5 m
h*
G+
2 m
(b) A rectangular plane surface is 3m wide and 5m deep. It lies in a vertical plane in water.
Determine the total pressure and position of centre of pressure when its upper edge is with
2.5m below the free water surface with neat diagram.
ON PA
(3marks & diagram 1 mark)
Transcribed Image Text:(a) For the below given diagram, Calculate the center of pressure of the circular plate. (3 marks) C 3 FREE SURFACE 2.5 m h* G+ 2 m (b) A rectangular plane surface is 3m wide and 5m deep. It lies in a vertical plane in water. Determine the total pressure and position of centre of pressure when its upper edge is with 2.5m below the free water surface with neat diagram. ON PA (3marks & diagram 1 mark)
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