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The vertical component of the force on a curved surface submerged in a...

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The vertical component of the force on a curved surface submerged in a static liquid is equal to the


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The vertical component of the force on the curved surface is total weight of the liquid contained in the portion extending vertically above the curved surface upto free liquid surface.

Thus correct option is: B.

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