In a liquid of density p, a circular plate of diameter d, tangent to the surface of the liquid, is immersed. Calculate the force on the plate due to the water pressure.

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In a liquid of density p, a circular plate of diameter d, tangent to the surface of the liquid, is immersed. Calculate the force on the plate due to the water pressure.

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