A gate which is a quarter of circle of radius 4.0 m holds back 2.0 m of fresh water as shown in the diagram given below. Calculate the magnitude of the hydrostatic force on a unit length of the gate. Show all your workings. (Remember: Area of a sector = [r² Ꮎ ° 360° -).
A gate which is a quarter of circle of radius 4.0 m holds back 2.0 m of fresh water as shown in the diagram given below. Calculate the magnitude of the hydrostatic force on a unit length of the gate. Show all your workings. (Remember: Area of a sector = [r² Ꮎ ° 360° -).
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Transcribed Image Text:A gate which is a quarter of circle of radius 4.0 m holds back 2.0 m of fresh water as
shown in the diagram given below. Calculate the magnitude of the hydrostatic force
on a unit length of the gate. Show all your workings.
(Remember: Area of a sector = r².
Ꮎ °
360°
2.0 m
Gate
-).
A
r = 4.0
B
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