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Homework Statement
I am only confused about F_y.
The Attempt at a Solution
I don't understand why in the equation F_y = ρghcA, the hc is 5m. Why do they take the centroid distance to be the very bottom?
Vertical hydrostatic force is the force exerted by a fluid, such as water, on an object or surface in a vertical direction due to the pressure of the fluid.
The vertical hydrostatic force is calculated by multiplying the density of the fluid by the acceleration due to gravity and the height of the fluid column above the object or surface.
The curved surface creates a varying pressure distribution, causing the vertical hydrostatic force to also vary along the surface. This force is typically highest at the lowest point of the curve and decreases towards the edges.
The factors that can affect the vertical hydrostatic force on a curved surface include the shape and curvature of the surface, the density and depth of the fluid, and the acceleration due to gravity.
The vertical hydrostatic force is used in various engineering and scientific applications, such as designing dams and levees, calculating buoyant forces on ships, and understanding the mechanics of fluid flow in pipelines and channels.