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Q9) An end bulkhead of an upper hopper tank is shown in Fig Q9.

The tank is tested by filling with fresh water of density 1000kg/m² through a filling pipe to a head of 2.5 m above the upper deck.

Calculate EACH of the following:

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

(b) the distance to the centre of pressure from the upper deck. (8)