Problem 2: Hydrostatics The Uniontown Dam on the Ohio River uses a Tainter gate to control water flow into the river; the gate width is w=35 m into the page. Determine the magnitude, direction, and line of action of the force from the water acting on the gate. (10 pts) R = 20 m D= 10 m Water Figure 2: Tainter gate.

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Problem 2: Hydrostatics
The Uniontown Dam on the Ohio River uses a Tainter gate to control water flow into the river;
the gate width is w=35 m into the page. Determine the magnitude, direction, and line of action
of the force from the water acting on the gate. (10 pts)
R = 20 m
D= 10 m
Water
Figure 2: Tainter gate.
Transcribed Image Text:Problem 2: Hydrostatics The Uniontown Dam on the Ohio River uses a Tainter gate to control water flow into the river; the gate width is w=35 m into the page. Determine the magnitude, direction, and line of action of the force from the water acting on the gate. (10 pts) R = 20 m D= 10 m Water Figure 2: Tainter gate.
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