PROBLEM 2: A rectangular gate rotates about a pivot in the clockwise direction to open. The specific weight of water is 9.81 kN/m?. Describe the condition of the gate when the depth of water in the tank is 10m, will the gate start rotating about the pivot or remain closed? Prove your answer. Water 10m 4 m4mE Pivot

PROBLEM 2: A rectangular gate rotates about a pivot in the clockwise direction to open. The specific weight of water is 9.81 kN/m?. Describe the condition of the gate when the depth of water in the tank is 10m, will the gate start rotating about the pivot or remain closed? Prove your answer. Water 10m 4 m4mE Pivot

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Elements Of Electromagnetics

7th Edition

ISBN:9780190698614

Author:Sadiku, Matthew N. O.

Publisher:Sadiku, Matthew N. O.

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