A Rectangular Plate of Height H Feet and Base B $w$

Multiple Choice

A rectangular plate of height h feet and base b feet is submerged vertically in a tank of fluid that weighs $w$ pounds per cubic foot. The center of the plate is $k$ feet below the surface of the fluid. The fluid force on the surface of the plate is given by $F = w k h b$ Find the fluid force on the rectangular plate as shown in the figure given $x = 6$ feet and $y = 4$ feet. Round your answer to one decimal place.

A) $23,961.6 \mathrm { lbs }$
B) $2,496.0 \mathrm { lbs }$
C) $4,492.8 \mathrm { lbs }$
D) $9,984.0 \mathrm { lbs }$
E) $4,992.0 \mathrm { lbs }$