Question

The point in the immersed body through which the resultant pressure of the liquid may be taken to act is known as

• A. meta centre
• B. centre of pressure
• C. center of buoyancy
• D. centre of gravity

Answer 1

Answer:

B. centre of pressure

The point of application of the total pressure on the surface of an immersed body is known as the Centre of Pressure. It is the point through which the total hydrostatic force on the submerged surface acts.