A vertical rectangular gate is 1.5m wide and 3m high. The top of the gate is 2m below the water surface. Evaluate the total hydrostatic force on the gate. O 154.5kN O 158.5kN 169.0kN 165.8kN
A vertical rectangular gate is 1.5m wide and 3m high. The top of the gate is 2m below the water surface. Evaluate the total hydrostatic force on the gate. O 154.5kN O 158.5kN 169.0kN 165.8kN
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Transcribed Image Text:A vertical rectangular gate is 1.5m wide and 3m high. The top of the gate is 2m
below the water surface. Evaluate the total hydrostatic force on the gate.
O 154.5kN
158.5kN
O 169.0kN
O 165.8kN
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