1. A vertical triangular surface of height d and horizontal base width b is submerged in a liquid with its vertex at the liquid surface. Determine the total force F acting on one side and its location from the liquid surface.

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1. A vertical triangular surface of height d and horizontal base width b is submerged in a
liquid with its vertex at the liquid surface. Determine the total force F acting on one
side and its location from the liquid surface.
Transcribed Image Text:1. A vertical triangular surface of height d and horizontal base width b is submerged in a liquid with its vertex at the liquid surface. Determine the total force F acting on one side and its location from the liquid surface.
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Pressure diagram
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