$A$ triangular lamina of area $A$ and height $h$ is immersed in a liquid of density $\rho$ in a vertical plane with its base on the surface of the liquid. The thrust on the lamina is

  • A
    $\frac{1}{2}A\rho gh$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{3}A\rho gh$
  • C
    $\frac{1}{6}A\rho gh$
  • D
    $\frac{2}{3}A\rho gh$

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