) Explain the difference between wetting fluid and non-wetting fluid (b) The 60m X 60m rectangular gate shown in Figure Q1(b) has its top edge located 3m vertically below the water surface. The gate is to be opened from its lower edge by applying a normal force by the shaft. Determine the minimum force F required to open the water gate. (Ignore Patm in all your calculations)
) Explain the difference between wetting fluid and non-wetting fluid (b) The 60m X 60m rectangular gate shown in Figure Q1(b) has its top edge located 3m vertically below the water surface. The gate is to be opened from its lower edge by applying a normal force by the shaft. Determine the minimum force F required to open the water gate. (Ignore Patm in all your calculations)
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Q1(a) Explain the difference between wetting fluid and non-wetting fluid
(b) The 60m X 60m rectangular gate shown in Figure Q1(b) has its top edge located 3m
vertically below the water surface. The gate is to be opened from its lower edge by
applying a normal force by the shaft. Determine the minimum force F required to open
the water gate. (Ignore Patm in all your calculations)
Transcribed Image Text:3 m
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gate
135°
shaft
open
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