A right triangle is submerged vertically with one side parallel to the surface in a liquid of density$\rho$. The triangle has a leg that is 12 m long located at the surface and a leg 12 m long straight down. Find the force exerted on the triangular surface, in terms of the density. Neglect the effect of the atmosphere above the liquid.
A) 288$\rho$N
B) 864 $\rho$N
C) 576$\rho$N
D) 48 $\rho$N
E) 36$\rho$N

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A right triangle is submerged vertically with one side parallel to the surface in a liquid of density$\rho$. The triangle has a leg that is 12 m long located at the surface and a leg 12 m long straight down. Find the force exerted on the triangular surface, in terms of the density. Neglect the effect of the atmosphere above the liquid. 
A) 288$\rho$N 
B) 864 $\rho$N 
C) 576$\rho$N 
D) 48 $\rho$N 
E) 36$\rho$N

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The Answer of A right triangle is submerged vertically with one side parallel to the surface in a liquid of density$\rho$. The triangle has a leg that is 12 m long located at the surface and a leg 12 m long straight down. Find the force exerted on the triangular surface, in terms of the density. Neglect the effect of the atmosphere above the liquid. 
A) 288$\rho$N 
B) 864 $\rho$N 
C) 576$\rho$N 
D) 48 $\rho$N 
E) 36$\rho$N

A Right Triangle Is Submerged Vertically with One Side Parallel ρ\rhoρ

A Right Triangle Is Submerged Vertically with One Side Parallel $\rho$