The depth of centre of pressure (h) for a vertically immersed surface from the liquid surface is given by (where IG = Moment of inertia of the immersed surface about horizontal axis through its centre of gravity, A = Area of immersed surface, and x = Depth of centre of gravity of the immersed surface from the liquid surface) (A) (IG/ ) - (B) (IG/ ) - (C) ( /IG) + (D) (IG/ ) +

The depth of centre of pressure (h) for a vertically immersed surface from the liquid surface is
given by (where IG = Moment of inertia of the immersed surface about horizontal axis through its
centre of gravity, A = Area of immersed surface, and x = Depth of centre of gravity of the immersed
surface from the liquid surface)
(A) (IG/ ) -
(B) (IG/ ) -
(C) ( /IG) +
(D) (IG/ ) +
by

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Answer :

Answer: Option D
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