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Q1. The end bulkhead of the wing tank of an oil tanker has the following widths at 3 m intervals, commencing from the deck are 6.0, 6.0 5.3, 3.6 and 0.6 m. The tank is full of oil of density 800 kg/m³. Calculate EACH of the following:

(a) the load on the bulkhead; (8)

(b) the position of the centre of pressure. (8)