Choose the wrong statement?

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Ahe vertical component passes through the center of pressure of the volume

BCenter of pressure acts at a greater depth than center of gravity

CThe vertical component of the hydrostatic force on any surface is equal to the weight of the volume of the liquid above the area

DThe horizontal component of the hydro-static force on any surface is equal to the normal force on the vertical projection of the surface

EThe horizontal component acts through the center of pressure for the vertical projection

Correct answer

A. he vertical component passes through the center of pressure of the volume

Explanation

The correct answer is he vertical component passes through the center of pressure of the volume.

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