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1.	The center of pressure of a surface subjected to fluid pressure is the point
A.	On the surface at which resultant pressure acts
B.	On the surface at which gravitational force acts
C.	At which all hydraulic forces meet
D.	Similar to metacentre
Answer» B. On the surface at which gravitational force acts

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