Question

An equilateral triangular plate is immersed in water as shown in the figure below. The centre of pressure below the water surface is at depth of

• A. $\frac{3h}{4}$
• B. $\frac{h}{3}$
• C. $\frac{2h}{3}$
• D. $\frac{h}{2}$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $\frac{h}{2}$

The centre of pressure for certain bodies are:
(a) Rectangular with face coinciding with free surface


(b) Triangle with base at the free surface


(c) Triangle with apex at free surface


(d) Circle touching free surface