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Resultant Force is defined as the total net force of various forces acting on an object. Check FAQs
FR=(Po+(ρFluid[g]h))(ab)
FR - Resultant Force?Po - Absolute Pressure above Liquid?ρFluid - Density of Fluid?h - Vertical Distance of Point from Free Surface?a - Width of Rectangular Plate?b - Height of Rectangular Plate?[g] - Gravitational acceleration on Earth?

Resultant Force Acting on Horizontal Rectangular Surface Example

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2.3E+6Edit=(101325Edit+(1.225Edit9.80664.5Edit))(3.6Edit6.3Edit)
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Resultant Force Acting on Horizontal Rectangular Surface Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Resultant Force Acting on Horizontal Rectangular Surface?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
FR=(Po+(ρFluid[g]h))(ab)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
FR=(101325Pa+(1.225kg/m³[g]4.5m))(3.6m6.3m)
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
FR=(101325Pa+(1.225kg/m³9.8066m/s²4.5m))(3.6m6.3m)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
FR=(101325+(1.2259.80664.5))(3.66.3)
Next Step Evaluate
FR=2299277.06170628N
LAST Step Rounding Answer
FR=2.3E+6N

Resultant Force Acting on Horizontal Rectangular Surface Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
Resultant Force
Resultant Force is defined as the total net force of various forces acting on an object.
Symbol: FR
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Absolute Pressure above Liquid
Absolute Pressure above Liquid is defined as the absolute pressure exerted by the atmosphere above the liquid surface.
Symbol: Po
Measurement: PressureUnit: Pa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Density of Fluid
Density of Fluid is defined as the mass of fluid per unit volume of the said fluid.
Symbol: ρFluid
Measurement: DensityUnit: kg/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Vertical Distance of Point from Free Surface
Vertical Distance of Point from Free Surface is defined as the distance between the point and the free surface.
Symbol: h
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Width of Rectangular Plate
Width of Rectangular Plate is defined as the length of width of rectangular plate.
Symbol: a
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Height of Rectangular Plate
Height of Rectangular Plate is defined as the length of height of the rectangular plate.
Symbol: b
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
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

Other Formulas to find Resultant Force

​Go Resultant Force Acting on Plane Surface of Completely Submerged Plate
FR=PcA
​Go Resultant Force Acting on Completely Submerged Plate given Vertical Distance of Centroid
FR=(Po+(ρFluid[g]hc))(A)
​Go Resultant Force Acting on Completely Submerged Plate given Intersecting Angle
FR=(Po+(ρFluid[g]ycsin(θIntersect)))(A)
​Go Resultant Force Acting on Completely Submerged Rectangular Flat Plate
FR=(Po+(ρFluid[g](s+(b2))sin(θT)))(ab)

Other formulas in Hydrostatic Forces on Surfaces category

​Go Absolute Pressure at any Point on Submerged Plate
P=Po+(ρFluid[g]h)
​Go Absolute Pressure at any Point on Submerged Plate given Intersecting Angle
P=Po+(ρFluid[g]ysin(θIntersect))
​Go Average Pressure given Resultant Force
PAvg=FRA

How to Evaluate Resultant Force Acting on Horizontal Rectangular Surface?

Resultant Force Acting on Horizontal Rectangular Surface evaluator uses Resultant Force = (Absolute Pressure above Liquid+(Density of Fluid*[g]*Vertical Distance of Point from Free Surface))*(Width of Rectangular Plate*Height of Rectangular Plate) to evaluate the Resultant Force, The Resultant Force Acting on Horizontal Rectangular Surface formula is defined as the function of Absolute Pressure above the Liquid, Density of Fluid, gravitational acceleration, vertical distance from free surface, Width of Rectangular Plate and Height of rectangular plate. The pressure distribution on a submerged horizontal surface is uniform and it acts through the midpoint of the plate. Resultant Force is denoted by FR symbol.

How to evaluate Resultant Force Acting on Horizontal Rectangular Surface using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Resultant Force Acting on Horizontal Rectangular Surface, enter Absolute Pressure above Liquid (Po), Density of Fluid Fluid), Vertical Distance of Point from Free Surface (h), Width of Rectangular Plate (a) & Height of Rectangular Plate (b) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Resultant Force Acting on Horizontal Rectangular Surface

What is the formula to find Resultant Force Acting on Horizontal Rectangular Surface?
The formula of Resultant Force Acting on Horizontal Rectangular Surface is expressed as Resultant Force = (Absolute Pressure above Liquid+(Density of Fluid*[g]*Vertical Distance of Point from Free Surface))*(Width of Rectangular Plate*Height of Rectangular Plate). Here is an example- 2.3E+6 = (101325+(1.225*[g]*4.5))*(3.6*6.3).
How to calculate Resultant Force Acting on Horizontal Rectangular Surface?
With Absolute Pressure above Liquid (Po), Density of Fluid Fluid), Vertical Distance of Point from Free Surface (h), Width of Rectangular Plate (a) & Height of Rectangular Plate (b) we can find Resultant Force Acting on Horizontal Rectangular Surface using the formula - Resultant Force = (Absolute Pressure above Liquid+(Density of Fluid*[g]*Vertical Distance of Point from Free Surface))*(Width of Rectangular Plate*Height of Rectangular Plate). This formula also uses Gravitational acceleration on Earth constant(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Resultant Force?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Resultant Force-
  • Resultant Force=Pressure at Centroid of Surface*Area of SurfaceOpenImg
  • Resultant Force=(Absolute Pressure above Liquid+(Density of Fluid*[g]*Vertical Distance of Centroid))*(Area of Surface)OpenImg
  • Resultant Force=(Absolute Pressure above Liquid+(Density of Fluid*[g]*Distance of the Centroid from X-Axis*sin(Intersecting Angle)))*(Area of Surface)OpenImg
Can the Resultant Force Acting on Horizontal Rectangular Surface be negative?
No, the Resultant Force Acting on Horizontal Rectangular Surface, measured in Force cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Resultant Force Acting on Horizontal Rectangular Surface?
Resultant Force Acting on Horizontal Rectangular Surface is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Resultant Force Acting on Horizontal Rectangular Surface can be measured.
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