Chemical Engineering - Fluid Mechanics - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Fluid Mechanics - Section 13 (Q.No. 33)
33.
Centre of pressure of a plane surface of arbitrary shape immersed vertically in a static mass of fluid
lies above the centroid of the plane surface.
is independent of the specific weight of the fluid.
is different for different fluids.
is at the centroid of the plane surface.
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Taisir said:   2 months ago
Different fluids have different densities/specific weights, which affects the hydrostatic pressure distribution, and hence the location of the centre of pressure.

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