Force on plane inclined immersed surface

In summary, the force on a plane inclined immersed surface is the amount of pressure exerted on the surface by the fluid in which it is immersed. It can be calculated using the formula F = ρghA sinθ and is affected by the angle of inclination, density and viscosity of the fluid, and surface area of the plane. The force increases with a steeper angle of inclination and a higher density of the fluid. It cannot be negative due to its vector nature.
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I have a HW problem dealing with an inclined immersed surface. I can work the problem just fine except this problem says that the gate weighs 800lbf, and and don't know what to do with this number. how does it come into play?
 
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this number is useless when hing is in the middle
 

Related to Force on plane inclined immersed surface

1. What is the force on a plane inclined immersed surface?

The force on a plane inclined immersed surface is the amount of pressure exerted on the surface by the fluid in which it is immersed. This force is dependent on the angle of inclination, the density and viscosity of the fluid, and the surface area of the plane.

2. How is the force on a plane inclined immersed surface calculated?

The force on a plane inclined immersed surface can be calculated using the formula F = ρghA sinθ, where F is the force, ρ is the density of the fluid, g is the acceleration due to gravity, h is the depth of immersion, A is the surface area, and θ is the angle of inclination.

3. How does the angle of inclination affect the force on a plane inclined immersed surface?

The force on a plane inclined immersed surface increases as the angle of inclination increases. This is because a steeper angle of inclination results in a larger surface area of the plane being exposed to the fluid, leading to a greater force being exerted on the surface.

4. How does the density of the fluid affect the force on a plane inclined immersed surface?

The force on a plane inclined immersed surface is directly proportional to the density of the fluid. This means that as the density of the fluid increases, the force on the surface also increases. This is because denser fluids have a greater mass and therefore exert a greater force on the surface.

5. Can the force on a plane inclined immersed surface be negative?

No, the force on a plane inclined immersed surface cannot be negative. This is because the force is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude and direction. The direction of the force is always perpendicular to the surface and points away from the fluid, so it cannot be negative.

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