A sliding gate 3m wide by 1.60 m high is in a vertical position. The coefficient of friction between the gate and guides is 0.20. If the gate weigh 18 kn and its upper edge is 10 m below the water surface, what vertical force is required to lift it? Neglect the thickness of the gate.
A sliding gate 3m wide by 1.60 m high is in a vertical position. The coefficient of friction between the gate and guides is 0.20. If the gate weigh 18 kn and its upper edge is 10 m below the water surface, what vertical force is required to lift it? Neglect the thickness of the gate.
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A sliding gate 3m wide by 1.60 m high is in a vertical position. The coefficient of friction between the gate and guides is 0.20. If the gate weigh 18 kn and its upper edge is 10 m below the water surface, what vertical force is required to lift it? Neglect the thickness of the gate.
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