For a flat circular gate submerged in water, would the resultant force act above, at, or below the centroid. Explain why.
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For a submerged surface in water, the pressure increases linearly with depth according to the equation p = Ļgh, where Ļ is the density of water, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is the depth below the water surface. Show moreā¦
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