Situation 3: An inverted 2.8 m equilateral triangular plate is immersed in water in a vertical position such that the two edges of the triangle are horizontal. The immersion is such that the center of pressure on the plate is 8 cm from its center of gravity. 7. Determine the distance from the water surface to the top of the gate. A. 4.641 B. 3.682 C. 3.268 D. 4.461 8. Determine the distance from the water surface to the center of pressure. A. 4.156 B. 4.651 В. 4.651 C. 6.541 D. 6.451 9. Determine the total hydrostatic force acting on one side of the gate. A. 136.935 kN B. 153.963 kN C. 145.369 kN D. 135.639 kN
Situation 3: An inverted 2.8 m equilateral triangular plate is immersed in water in a vertical position such that the two edges of the triangle are horizontal. The immersion is such that the center of pressure on the plate is 8 cm from its center of gravity. 7. Determine the distance from the water surface to the top of the gate. A. 4.641 B. 3.682 C. 3.268 D. 4.461 8. Determine the distance from the water surface to the center of pressure. A. 4.156 B. 4.651 В. 4.651 C. 6.541 D. 6.451 9. Determine the total hydrostatic force acting on one side of the gate. A. 136.935 kN B. 153.963 kN C. 145.369 kN D. 135.639 kN
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