An elliptical gate covers the end of a pipe 4 m in diameter. If the gate is hinged at the top, what normal force F (in Newton) is required to open the gate when water is 8 m deep above the top of the pipe and the pipe is open to the atmosphere on the other side? Neglect the weight of the gate.

An elliptical gate covers the end of a pipe 4 m in diameter. If the gate is hinged at the top, what normal force F (in Newton) is required to open the gate when water is 8 m deep above the top of the pipe and the pipe is open to the atmosphere on the other side? Neglect the weight of the gate.

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An elliptical gate covers the end of a pipe 4 m in diameter. If
the gate is hinged at the top, what normal force F (in
Newton) is required to open the gate when water is 8 m
deep above the top of the pipe and the pipe is open to the
atmosphere on the other side? Neglect the weight of the
gate.

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