Determine the total pressure and depth of centre of pressure on a plane rectangular surface of 1 m wide and 3 m deep when its upper edge is horizontal and (a) coincides with water surface (b) 2 m below the free water surface.

Determine the total pressure and depth of centre of pressure on a plane rectangular surface of 1 m wide and 3 m deep when its upper edge is horizontal and (a) coincides with water surface (b) 2 m below the free water surface.

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