Question $1$

A solid alloy cube of $100mm100mm100mm$ sides is submerged in water as shown in Figure $1.$

a$)$ Calculate the water pressures at $A,B,C$ & $.$

b$)$ Calculate the pressure force and point of action on the surface ABCD $?$

c$)$ Describe the pressure distribution using a pressure intensity diagram on the surface ABCD.

d$)$ Calculate the upthrust acting on the cube.

$2-$D view

Figure $1$ for question $1$