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Radius of the Circular observation window is \"\".

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Window is vertically in a large water tank.

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Observe the figure:

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Consider the depth of the tank is \"\".

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The circle equation is \"\".

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Consider the center of the circular end of the tank is at origin.

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The horizontal length of the tank is \"\".

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Therefore, \"\".

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The \"\" ranges from \"\" to \"\".

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The fluid force is \"\".

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(a)

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Find the fluid force on circular window when it is 3 feet below the water surface.

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Thus \"\".

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Integral formula:  \"\".

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(b)

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Find the fluid force on circular window when it is \"\" feet below the water surface.

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Thus \"\".

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Fluid force on a circular plate is \"\".

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(b) Fluid force on a circular plate is \"\".