A gate in an irrigation canal is constructed in the form of a trapezoid 6 ft wide at the bottom, 12 ft wide at the top, and 2 ft high. It is placed vertically in the canal, with the water extending to its top. Find the hydrostatic force on one side of the gate. 4 100 lb. O 998 lb 166 lb O 31 lb None of these

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A gate in an irrigation canal is constructed in the form of a trapezoid 6 ft wide at the bottom, 12 ft wide at the top, and 2 ft high. It is
placed vertically in the canal, with the water extending to its top. Find the hydrostatic force on one side of the gate.
100 lb.
O 998 lb
166 lb
O 31 lb
None of these
Transcribed Image Text:A gate in an irrigation canal is constructed in the form of a trapezoid 6 ft wide at the bottom, 12 ft wide at the top, and 2 ft high. It is placed vertically in the canal, with the water extending to its top. Find the hydrostatic force on one side of the gate. 100 lb. O 998 lb 166 lb O 31 lb None of these
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