A triangular lamina is immersed vertically in water in such a way that its 6 m wide horizontal base is 8 m below the free surface of water and the apex is 4.5 m above the base. Find: (0 Total pressure force and (i) Position of centre of pressure.

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A triangular lamina is immersed vertically in water in such a
way that its 6m wide horizontal base is 8 m below the free
surface of water and the apex is 4.5 m above the base.
Find:
(0)
0 Total pressure force and
(i) Position of centre of pressure.
Transcribed Image Text:A triangular lamina is immersed vertically in water in such a way that its 6m wide horizontal base is 8 m below the free surface of water and the apex is 4.5 m above the base. Find: (0) 0 Total pressure force and (i) Position of centre of pressure.
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