Cross-section of an object (having same section normal to the paper) submerged into a fluid consists of a square of sides 2 m and triangle as shown in the figure. The object is hinged at point P that is 1 m below the fluid free surface. If the object is to be kept in the position as shown in the figure the value of x should be

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Cross-section of an object (having same section
normal to the paper) submerged into a fluid
consists of a square of sides 2 m and triangle as
shown in the figure. The object is hinged at point
P that is 1 m below the fluid free surface. If the
object is to be kept in the position as shown in
the figure, the value of x should be
2m
2m-
RY
X
4 4
+=
1m
Transcribed Image Text:Cross-section of an object (having same section normal to the paper) submerged into a fluid consists of a square of sides 2 m and triangle as shown in the figure. The object is hinged at point P that is 1 m below the fluid free surface. If the object is to be kept in the position as shown in the figure, the value of x should be 2m 2m- RY X 4 4 += 1m
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