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Q1. The end bulkhead of the wing tank of an oil tanker has the following widths at 3.3 m intervals, commencing from the deck are 6.36, 6.36, 5.72, 3.82 and 0.64 m. The tank is full of oil of density 810 kg/m³. Calculate EACH of the following:

(a) The load on the bulk head; (8)

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