A rectangular plate was immersed in water such that two of its edges were vertical. If such is 3.5m long. How far below the wáter surface should its upper edge be submerged so that the center of pressure will be 20 cm from the center of gravity?

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PROBLEM 7:
A rectangular plate was immersed in
water such that two of its edges were
vertical. If such is 3.5m long. How far
below the wáter surface should its
upper edge be submerged so that the
center of pressure will be 20 cm from
the center of gravity?
Transcribed Image Text:PROBLEM 7: A rectangular plate was immersed in water such that two of its edges were vertical. If such is 3.5m long. How far below the wáter surface should its upper edge be submerged so that the center of pressure will be 20 cm from the center of gravity?
a. 3.389 m
c. 3.395 m
b. 3.354 m
d. 3.360 m
PROBLEM 8:
Transcribed Image Text:a. 3.389 m c. 3.395 m b. 3.354 m d. 3.360 m PROBLEM 8:
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