A 2.8 - m square plate is immersed in water in a vertical position such that the two edges of the square are horizontal. The immersion is such that the center of pressure on the plate is 8cm from its center of gravity. Determine the distance from the water surface to the center of gravity.

A 2.8 - m square plate is immersed in water in a vertical position such that the two edges of the square are horizontal. The immersion is such that the center of pressure on the plate is 8cm from its center of gravity. Determine the distance from the water surface to the center of gravity.

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International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition

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Chapter8: Centroids And Distributed Loads

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