A 2-m-long and 3-m-wide horizontal rectangular plate is submerged in water. The distance of the top surface from the free surfac

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A 2-m-long and 3-m-wide horizontal rectangular plate is submerged in water. The distance of the top surface from the free surfac

e is 5 m. The atmospheric pressure is 95 kPa. Considering the atmospheric pressure, the hydrostatic force acting on the top surface of this plate is _____. Solve this problem using appropriate software.

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UkoKoshka [18] · Answer 1 · 2022-07-08T19:28:15+03:00

UkoKoshka [18]3 years ago

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Answer:

864 KN

Explanation:

Atmospheric pressure is defined as the force per unit area exerted against a surface by the weight of the air above that surface.

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