Hydrostatic force incline plane

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the calculation of hydrostatic forces on an inclined plane, specifically focusing on the derivation of the formula Yc=hc/sin 60 and the concept of ratios in this context. Participants seek clarification on the geometric relationships involved and the steps necessary to arrive at the final calculations.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express confusion regarding the origin of the formula Yc=hc/sin 60, asking for visual aids to clarify the concept.
  • There is a question about the identification of Yc, with one participant inquiring if it represents the hypotenuse of a triangle formed with hc.
  • One participant seeks an explanation for the necessity of dividing two shears in the final step of the calculation.
  • Another participant questions whether a ratio is simply calculated by dividing two quantities, which is affirmed by a later response.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion reflects a lack of consensus, with multiple participants expressing confusion over different aspects of the calculations and concepts involved. No definitive answers or agreements are reached.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not fully resolved the assumptions underlying the geometric relationships and the definitions of terms used in the discussion. The context of the problem may depend on specific definitions that are not explicitly stated.

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I understand all the concepts, the only thing I don't know is were does Yc=hc/sin 60 comes from.
Im kind of visual, if you could upload how you do it, it would help
 

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Marchese_alex said:
I understand all the concepts, the only thing I don't know is were does Yc=hc/sin 60 comes from.
Im kind of visual, if you could upload how you do it, it would help

Where is Yc? Is it the hypoteneuse of the triangle with hc?
 
Got it...
 
Can someone explain why do I need to divide the two shears?(last step)
 

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Is ratio calculated just by dividing two things?
 
That's the definition of 'ratio'.
 

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