A rectangular plane surface 1 m wide and 3 m deep lies in water in such a way that its plane makes an angle of 30 degrees with the free surface of water. Determine the position of the center of pressure from the free water surface when the upper edge of the plate is 2 meter below the free water surface.

A rectangular plane surface 1 m wide and 3 m deep lies in water in such a way that its plane makes an angle of 30 degrees with the free surface of water. Determine the position of the center of pressure from the free water surface when the upper edge of the plate is 2 meter below the free water surface.

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