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6. Three identical plates, A, B and C are immersed in water as shown with their centers of
gravity at the same depth, h, from the free water surface. Which of the plates will
experience the greatest force? Choose the correct answer.
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C.G
C.G
Plate A
Plate B
Plate C
(A) Plate A will experience the greatest force
(B) Plate B will experience the greatest force
(C) Plate C will experience the greatest force
(D) All of the plates will experience the same force
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