A tank of water (SG=1.0) has a gate in its vertical wall 5 m high and 3 m wide. The top edge of the gate is 2 m below the surface of the water. What is the hydrostatic force on the gate?

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A tank of water (SG=1.0) has a gate in
its vertical wall 5 m high and 3 m wide.
The top edge of the gate is 2 m below
the surface of the water. What is the
hydrostatic force on the gate?
Transcribed Image Text:A tank of water (SG=1.0) has a gate in its vertical wall 5 m high and 3 m wide. The top edge of the gate is 2 m below the surface of the water. What is the hydrostatic force on the gate?
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