(a) Define the term centre of pressure for a hydrostatic force acting on a flat surface. By drawing suitable diagrams, explain the condition under which the centre of pressure and centroid of a surface do coincide.

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1. (a) Define the term centre of pressure for a hydrostatic force acting on a flat surface. By
drawing suitable diagrams, explain the condition under which the centre of pressure
and centroid of a surface do coincide.
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