A square plate having one of its sides equal to 3 m is immerse in a water surface in a vertical position such that two edges of the square would be horizontal in order that the center of pressure shall be 8 cm from the center of gravity. What is the distance of the center of pressure from water surface in meters
A square plate having one of its sides equal to 3 m is immerse in a water surface in a vertical position such that two edges of the square would be horizontal in order that the center of pressure shall be 8 cm from the center of gravity. What is the distance of the center of pressure from water surface in meters
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A square plate having one of its sides equal to 3 m is immerse in a water surface in a vertical position such that two edges of the square would be horizontal in order that the center of pressure shall be 8 cm from the center of gravity. What is the distance of the center of pressure from water surface in meters?
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