The problem requires calculating the hydrostatic force acting on a submerged circular plate using an integral expression. Let's break it down step by step.

Given Information:

• Radius of the plate, $r$ = 9 m
• Depth of the top of the plate, $d = 3$ m
• Weight density of water, $\rho = 1000 \, \text{kg/m}^3$
• Acceleration due to gravity, $g = 9.8 \, \text{m/s}^2$

The hydrostatic force $F$ against the plate can be expressed using the integral: $F = \int_{a}^{b} \rho g \cdot \text{depth}(y) \cdot w(y) \, dy$ where:

• $\rho g$ is the weight density of water.
• $\text{depth}(y)$ is the distance of the horizontal strip from the surface of the water.
• $w(y)$ is the width of the plate at depth $y$.

Step 1: Set up the Integral

For a circular plate of radius $9$ m, submerged with its top edge at $3$ m below the surface:

• Let $y = 0$ be at the top of the plate.
• The depth at any point $y$ is $y + 3$.

The width of the plate at depth $y$ is given by the horizontal length of a strip, which can be determined by the equation of the circle: $w(y) = 2 \sqrt{r^2 - y^2} = 2 \sqrt{9^2 - y^2}$

The limits of integration are from $-9$ to $9$ (from the bottom to the top of the circular plate).

Step 2: Formulate the Integral

$F = \int_{-9}^{9} 1000 \cdot 9.8 \cdot (y + 3) \cdot 2 \sqrt{81 - y^2} \, dy$

Simplifying constants: $F = 19600 \int_{-9}^{9} (y + 3) \sqrt{81 - y^2} \, dy$

Step 3: Evaluate the Integral

We will evaluate this integral to determine the hydrostatic force acting on the plate. This integral is complex and may require numerical methods to solve. However, since we need to approximate the answer, it is common to proceed with the calculation either manually or using a numerical integration tool.

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Here are 5 relative questions to deepen your understanding:

1. What is the physical meaning of hydrostatic pressure in fluid mechanics?
2. How does the shape of an object affect the hydrostatic force acting on it?
3. Why is the integral method necessary for calculating forces on irregular surfaces?
4. What are other common applications of hydrostatic force calculations in engineering?
5. How would the force change if the plate were positioned horizontally instead of vertically?

Tip: In fluid mechanics, understanding the concept of pressure distribution is key to analyzing forces on submerged objects.