4. A vertical semi-circular gate with a diameter of 6 m is vertically submerged in water with its diameter 2.5 m below the water surface A) Evaluate the total force acting on one side of the gate in kN B) Obtain the location of force from the center of gravity (e) of the gate in m C) Obtain the location of force from the liquid surface (YR)

4. A vertical semi-circular gate with a diameter of 6 m is vertically submerged in water with its diameter 2.5 m below the water surface A) Evaluate the total force acting on one side of the gate in kN B) Obtain the location of force from the center of gravity (e) of the gate in m C) Obtain the location of force from the liquid surface (YR)

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4. A vertical semi-circular gate with a diameter of 6 m is vertically submerged in water with its diameter 2.5 m below
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A) Evaluate the total force acting on one side of the gate in kN
B) Obtain the location of force from the center of gravity (e) of the gate in m
C) Obtain the location of force from the liquid surface (YR)

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