A rectangular lamina of width b and depth d is submerged vertically in water, such that the upper edge of the lamina is at a depth h from the free surface. What will be the expression for the depth of the centroid (G)?

A rectangular lamina of width b and depth d is submerged vertically i

1.	A rectangular lamina of width b and depth d is submerged vertically in water, such that the upper edge of the lamina is at a depth h from the free surface. What will be the expression for the depth of the centroid (G)?
A.	h
B.	h + d
C.	h + d ⁄ 2
D.	h + d / 2
Answer» D. h + d / 2

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