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Hydrostatic forces are the resultant force caused by the pressure loading of a liquid acting on submerged surfaces. Check FAQs
F=ρ[g]zsA
F - Hydrostatic Force?ρ - Density?zs - Vertical Depth from Free Surface of Centre of Area?A - Area?[g] - Gravitational acceleration on Earth?

Hydrostatic Force on Horizontal Plane Submerged Surface Example

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838649.7529Edit=997.3Edit9.80661.75Edit49Edit
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Hydrostatic Force on Horizontal Plane Submerged Surface Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Hydrostatic Force on Horizontal Plane Submerged Surface?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
F=ρ[g]zsA
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
F=997.3kg/m³[g]1.75m49
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
F=997.3kg/m³9.8066m/s²1.75m49
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
F=997.39.80661.7549
Next Step Evaluate
F=838649.75285875N
LAST Step Rounding Answer
F=838649.7529N

Hydrostatic Force on Horizontal Plane Submerged Surface Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
Hydrostatic Force
Hydrostatic forces are the resultant force caused by the pressure loading of a liquid acting on submerged surfaces.
Symbol: F
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Density
Density of a material shows the denseness of that material in a specific given area. This is taken as mass per unit volume of a given object.
Symbol: ρ
Measurement: DensityUnit: kg/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Vertical Depth from Free Surface of Centre of Area
Vertical Depth from Free Surface of Centre of Area is the vertical depth of the center of the area from the surface of the water.
Symbol: zs
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Area
Area is the contact area between the plate and fluid.
Symbol: A
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Gravitational acceleration on Earth
Gravitational acceleration on Earth means that the velocity of an object in free fall will increase by 9.8 m/s2 every second.
Symbol: [g]
Value: 9.80665 m/s²

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How to Evaluate Hydrostatic Force on Horizontal Plane Submerged Surface?

Hydrostatic Force on Horizontal Plane Submerged Surface evaluator uses Hydrostatic Force = Density*[g]*Vertical Depth from Free Surface of Centre of Area*Area to evaluate the Hydrostatic Force, Hydrostatic Force on Horizontal Plane Submerged Surface is the force resulting from the pressure loading of liquid on horizontal plane submerged surface. Hydrostatic Force is denoted by F symbol.

How to evaluate Hydrostatic Force on Horizontal Plane Submerged Surface using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Hydrostatic Force on Horizontal Plane Submerged Surface, enter Density (ρ), Vertical Depth from Free Surface of Centre of Area (zs) & Area (A) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Hydrostatic Force on Horizontal Plane Submerged Surface

What is the formula to find Hydrostatic Force on Horizontal Plane Submerged Surface?
The formula of Hydrostatic Force on Horizontal Plane Submerged Surface is expressed as Hydrostatic Force = Density*[g]*Vertical Depth from Free Surface of Centre of Area*Area. Here is an example- 838649.8 = 997.3*[g]*1.75*49.
How to calculate Hydrostatic Force on Horizontal Plane Submerged Surface?
With Density (ρ), Vertical Depth from Free Surface of Centre of Area (zs) & Area (A) we can find Hydrostatic Force on Horizontal Plane Submerged Surface using the formula - Hydrostatic Force = Density*[g]*Vertical Depth from Free Surface of Centre of Area*Area. This formula also uses Gravitational acceleration on Earth constant(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Hydrostatic Force?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Hydrostatic Force-
  • Hydrostatic Force=sqrt((Density*[g]*Volume)^2+(Density*[g]*Vertical Depth from Free Surface of Centre of Area*Area)^2)OpenImg
Can the Hydrostatic Force on Horizontal Plane Submerged Surface be negative?
Yes, the Hydrostatic Force on Horizontal Plane Submerged Surface, measured in Force can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Hydrostatic Force on Horizontal Plane Submerged Surface?
Hydrostatic Force on Horizontal Plane Submerged Surface is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Hydrostatic Force on Horizontal Plane Submerged Surface can be measured.
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