The discussion centers on the relationship between hydrostatic pressure and the weight of water acting on an inclined wall. Participants clarify that hydrostatic pressure, defined as P = depth * density * g, acts normal to the wall and is independent of the weight of the water. The confusion arises from misinterpreting the forces involved, where weight (W) acts vertically and does not directly correlate with the pressure force (F) acting on the wall. The total normal force (F) is greater than the weight of the water (W), emphasizing the need to distinguish between pressure and weight in hydrostatic scenarios.
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That's consistent with the formula in post #22, but not consistent with the diagram in that post.Mike_bb said:##F2## is pressure force on surface of inclined plane.
Yes. My diagram isn't correct.A.T. said:That's consistent with the formula in post #22, but not consistent with the diagram in that post.