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2. A lock is a device used for raising and lowering boats, ships and other watercraft between
stretches of water of different levels on river and canal waterways. Below is simplified
model of a lock gate. A channel of 10 m deep and 34 m wide is enclosed by two gates A and
B, which are hinged at the banks. If the gates are fully close and only the upstream side has
water, determine the force exerted on the hinge of Gate A and its direction
Water
Gate A
Gate B
15°
Empty
34 m
Transcribed Image Text:2. A lock is a device used for raising and lowering boats, ships and other watercraft between stretches of water of different levels on river and canal waterways. Below is simplified model of a lock gate. A channel of 10 m deep and 34 m wide is enclosed by two gates A and B, which are hinged at the banks. If the gates are fully close and only the upstream side has water, determine the force exerted on the hinge of Gate A and its direction Water Gate A Gate B 15° Empty 34 m
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Width =34m

Depth =10m

Only one side full 

What is FOrce at the hinge ?

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