A triangular plate of 1 m base and 1.8 m altitude is immersed in water. The plane of the plate is inclined at 30° with the free surface of water and the base is parallel to the depth of 2 m from water surface as shown in Figure Q1. Determine the total pressure on the plate and position of the centre of pressure. Water Surface 30 2 m 1.8 m

A triangular plate of 1 m base and 1.8 m altitude is immersed in water. The plane of the plate is inclined at 30° with the free surface of water and the base is parallel to the depth of 2 m from water surface as shown in Figure Q1. Determine the total pressure on the plate and position of the centre of pressure. Water Surface 30 2 m 1.8 m

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A triangular plate of 1 m base and 1.8 m
altitude is immersed in water. The plane of
the plate is inclined at 30° with the free
surface of water and the base is parallel to
the depth of 2 m from water surface as
shown in Figure Q1. Determine the total
pressure on the plate and position of the
centre of pressure.
Water
Surface
2 m
1 m
1.8 m

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