Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
A circular plate of diameter d is submerged in water vertically with its topmost point just at the water surface. The centre of pressure of the plate will be below the water surface at a depth of
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Choose the correct answer
A
5d/8
B
2d/3
C
11d/16
D
3d/4
Correct Answer
A. 5d/8
Why is this the answer?
Centre of pressure for vertical circular plate tangent to surface is 5d/8.
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