At what depth (d) will the gate start to open?
Elements Of Electromagnetics
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An open tank has a vertical partition and on one side contains gasoline with a density of
700 kg/m' and a depth of 4 m is shown in figure 2. A rectangular gate that is 4m high and
2m wide (into the paper) is hinged at one end forms the partition. Water is slowly added to the left-hand side of the tank (which is initially empty). At what depth (d) will the gate start to open?

Transcribed Image Text:Water
Stop
d
Hinge
Partition
Gasoline
4 m
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