Calculate depth below the water surface

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To calculate the depth below the water surface of the center of pressure acting on a submerged triangular lamina, one must understand the principles of hydrostatics. The triangle is positioned 2 meters underwater, with dimensions including a hypotenuse of sqrt(13) and sides measuring 2 and 3 meters. The discussion highlights the challenge of finding the appropriate formula for this calculation, as the user expresses confusion over the concepts involved. A suggested resource for further understanding is provided, but no specific equations are mentioned. Mastery of the relevant formulas is essential for solving this problem effectively.
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Homework Statement


Calculate depth below the water surface of the centre of pressure of the water pressure acting on the submerged triangular lamina.
The triangle is 2m below the surface and is shaped like this:
Hypotenuse is sqrt(13)
Other sides are 2 and 3, where the side with length 2 is parallel to water surface.

Homework Equations


Relatively new stuff and finding difficult to understand so no equations unfortunately.


The Attempt at a Solution


I'm Lost!
 
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