Using §3.4 and other resources, answer the questions below. Strive for depth, clarity, and accuracy while also combining sketches, words, and equations in ways that enhance the effectiveness of your communication.

a. For hydrostatic conditions, what do typical pressure distributions on a panel look like? Sketch three examples that correspond to different situations.

b. What is a center of pressure (CP)? What is a centroid of area?

c. In Eq. (3.28), what does p mean? What factors influence the value of p?

d. What is the relationship between the pressure distribution on a panel and the resultant force?

e. How far is the CP from the centroid of area? What factors influence this distance?