2. A triangular gate having a horizontal base 4 ft. long and an altitude of 6ft is inclined 45° from the horizontal with vertex pointing upward. The base of the gate is 8 ft below the surface of the liquid, which has a specific gravity of 0.82. What normal force, P must be applied at the vertex of the gate to open it, neglecting the weight of the gate. gate 45° -hinged

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A triangular gate having a horizontal base 4 ft. long and an altitude of 6ft is inclined
45° from the horizontal with vertex pointing upward. The base of the gate is 8 ft below the
surface of the liquid, which has a specific gravity of 0.82. What normal force, P must be
applied at the vertex of the gate to open it, neglecting the weight of the gate.
gate
45°
hinged
Transcribed Image Text:2. A triangular gate having a horizontal base 4 ft. long and an altitude of 6ft is inclined 45° from the horizontal with vertex pointing upward. The base of the gate is 8 ft below the surface of the liquid, which has a specific gravity of 0.82. What normal force, P must be applied at the vertex of the gate to open it, neglecting the weight of the gate. gate 45° hinged
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