Question: The tank in Fig P2.57 is 2 m wide into the paper. Neglecting atmospheric pressure, find the resultant hydrostatic force on panel BC, (a) From

The tank in Fig P2.57 is 2 m wide into the paper. Neglecting atmospheric pressure, find the resultant hydrostatic force on panel BC,
(a) From a single formula;
(b) By computing horizontal and vertical forces separately, in the spirit of curved surfaces.

The tank in Fig P2.57 is 2 m

3 m water 3 m 4 m

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