Question is ⇒ The position of center of pressure on a plane surface immersed vertically in a static mass of fluid is., Options are ⇒ (A) at the centroid of the submerged area, (B) always above the centroid of the area, (C) always below the centroid of the area, (D) none of the above, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper.

Question is ⇒ The position of center of pressure on a plane surface immersed vertically in a static mass of fluid is., Options are ⇒ (A) at the centroid of the submerged area, (B) always above the centroid of the area, (C) always below the centroid of the area, (D) none of the above, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	The position of center of pressure on a plane surface immersed vertically in a static mass of fluid is.
A.	at the centroid of the submerged area [Wrong Answer]
B.	always above the centroid of the area [Wrong Answer]
C.	always below the centroid of the area [Correct Answer]
D.	none of the above [Wrong Answer]
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