A triangular lamina is immersed vertically in water in such a way that its 6 m wide horizontal base is 8 m below the free surface of water and the apex is 4.5 m above the base. Find : (1) Total pressure force and (ii) Position of centre of pressure. Water G4 4.5m Am 6m 8m

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A triangular lamina is immersed vertically in water in such a
way that its 6 m wide horizontal base is 8 m below the free
surface of water and the apex is 4.5 m above the base.
Find :
(1) Total pressure force and
(ii) Position of centre of pressure.
7
Water
G
6m
h
3
4.5m
8m
Transcribed Image Text:A triangular lamina is immersed vertically in water in such a way that its 6 m wide horizontal base is 8 m below the free surface of water and the apex is 4.5 m above the base. Find : (1) Total pressure force and (ii) Position of centre of pressure. 7 Water G 6m h 3 4.5m 8m
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