A rectangular plate, 2m x 4m, is submerged 2m below a fluid having a specific gravity of 1.03. If the plate is placed having its longer side parallel to the fluid surface, what is the hydrostatic force acting on the plate in kN?

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A rectangular plate, 2m x 4m, is submerged 2m below a fluid having a specific gravity of 1.03. If the plate is
placed having its longer side parallel to the fluid surface, what is the hydrostatic force acting on the plate in
kN?
Transcribed Image Text:A rectangular plate, 2m x 4m, is submerged 2m below a fluid having a specific gravity of 1.03. If the plate is placed having its longer side parallel to the fluid surface, what is the hydrostatic force acting on the plate in kN?
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