A circular gate 2 m in diameter is inclined at an angle of 30 degrees from the horizontal. Fresh water stands on one side of the gate to a height of 10 m above the center of gate. If the gate is hinged at the top, evaluate the force normal to the gate at the bottom that will require to open it in KN. 10m 2m Do not write the unit. You will only input the numerical answer in the space provided

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A circular gate 2 m in diameter is inclined at an angle of 30 degrees from the horizontal. Fresh water stands on one side
of the gate to a height of 10 m above the center of gate. If the gate is hinged at the top, evaluate the force normal to
the gate at the bottom that will require to open it in KN.
-10m
CG
2m
Do not write the unit. You will only input the numerical answer in the space provided.
Unit of the Correct Answer: kN
Decimal Places required in the final answer: 3
Transcribed Image Text:A circular gate 2 m in diameter is inclined at an angle of 30 degrees from the horizontal. Fresh water stands on one side of the gate to a height of 10 m above the center of gate. If the gate is hinged at the top, evaluate the force normal to the gate at the bottom that will require to open it in KN. -10m CG 2m Do not write the unit. You will only input the numerical answer in the space provided. Unit of the Correct Answer: kN Decimal Places required in the final answer: 3
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