3.58 As shown, a round viewing window of diameter D = 0.8 m is situated in a large tank of seawater (S = 1.03). The top of the window is 1.2 m below the water surface, and the window is an- gled at 60° with respect to the horizontal. Find the hydrostatic force acting on the window and locate the corresponding CP. Window Sea water 60°
3.58 As shown, a round viewing window of diameter D = 0.8 m is situated in a large tank of seawater (S = 1.03). The top of the window is 1.2 m below the water surface, and the window is an- gled at 60° with respect to the horizontal. Find the hydrostatic force acting on the window and locate the corresponding CP. Window Sea water 60°
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Transcribed Image Text:3.58 As shown, a round viewing window of diameter D = 0.8 m
is situated in a large tank of seawater (S = 1.03). The top of the
window is 1.2 m below the water surface, and the window is an-
gled at 60° with respect to the horizontal. Find the hydrostatic
force acting on the window and locate the corresponding CP.
Window
Sea water
60°
PROBLEM 3.58
3.59 Find the force of the gate on the block. See sketch.
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