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Finding Fluid ForcesTriangular plate The isosceles
Chapter 6, Problem 37E(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 37E
Finding Fluid Forces
Triangular plate The isosceles triangular plate shown here is submerged vertically 1 ft below the surface of a freshwater lake.
a. Find the fluid force against one face of the plate.
b. What would be the fluid force on one side of the plate if the water were seawater instead of freshwater?
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QUESTION:
Problem 37E
Finding Fluid Forces
Triangular plate The isosceles triangular plate shown here is submerged vertically 1 ft below the surface of a freshwater lake.
a. Find the fluid force against one face of the plate.
b. What would be the fluid force on one side of the plate if the water were seawater instead of freshwater?
ANSWER:
Step 1 of 3:
In this problem, we need to calculate the fluid force against one face of the plate.