Determine the total pressure and centre of pressure on an isosceles triangular plate of base 650 cm and altitude 5 m when the plate is immersed vertically in an oil of specific gravity 0.8. The base of the plate is 500 mm below the free surface of water.

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Determine the total pressure and centre of pressure on an isosceles triangular plate of base 650 cm and altitude 5 m when the plate is immersed vertically in an oil of specific gravity 0.8. The base of the plate is 500 mm below the free surface of water.
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