A triangular plate of 1 m base and 1.5 m altitude is immersed in water. The plane of the plate is inclined at 30° with water surface while the base is parallel to and at a depth of 2 m from the water surface. Calculate the total pressure on the plate in KN. a.13.56 b.21.45 c.16.54 d.19.34
A triangular plate of 1 m base and 1.5 m altitude is immersed in water. The plane of the plate is inclined at 30° with water surface while the base is parallel to and at a depth of 2 m from the water surface. Calculate the total pressure on the plate in KN. a.13.56 b.21.45 c.16.54 d.19.34
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A triangular plate of 1 m base and 1.5 m altitude is immersed in water. The plane of the plate is inclined at 30° with water surface while the base is parallel to and at a depth of 2 m from the water surface. Calculate the total pressure on the plate in KN.
a.13.56
b.21.45
c.16.54
d.19.34
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