Total pressure on the vertical face of a retaining wall of height h acts parallel to free surface and from the base at a distance of
A)h/4
B)h/3
C)h/2
D)2h/3

Name: Total pressure on the vertical face of a retaining wall of height h acts parallel to free surface and from the base at a distance of A)h/4 B)h/3 C)h/2 D)2h/3
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The total pressure on the vertical face of a retaining wall acts at a distance of h/3 from the base, according to the principles of fluid pressure on surfaces.

Total Pressure on the Vertical Face of a Retaining Wall