Practice mode Water Management

At what height above the base does the resultant water pressure act on a vertical wall of water depth H?

Correct answer B. H/3

Explanation

Hydrostatic pressure rises linearly with depth, forming a triangular pressure diagram, so the resultant force acts through its centroid at H/3 above the base.

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