A concrete block is attached to the gate as shown. If the water level is 1.3 m from the bottom of the container, there is no reaction force at A. What would be the reaction force for the level shown? Note 1: Specific gravity of concrete is 2.4.

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A concrete block is attached to the gate as shown. If the water level is 1.3 m from the bottom of the container, there is no reaction force at A.

What would be the reaction force for the level shown?

Note 1: Specific gravity of concrete is 2.4.

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0.70 m
40
2 m
m
0.60 m
Transcribed Image Text:0.70 m 40 2 m m 0.60 m
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