Q6: Determine the total pressure on a circular plate of diameter 175 cm which is placed vertically in water in such a way that centre of the plate is 2250 mm below the free surface of water. Find the position of centre of pressure also. Compare the results if circular plate of same diameter coincides with the free surface of water.

Q6: Determine the total pressure on a circular plate of diameter 175 cm which is placed vertically in water in such a way that centre of the plate is 2250 mm below the free surface of water. Find the position of centre of pressure also. Compare the results if circular plate of same diameter coincides with the free surface of water.

International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition

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Chapter8: Centroids And Distributed Loads

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Problem 8.122P: The 12-ft wide quarter-circular gate AB is hinged at A. Determine the contact force between the gate...

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