Q3) An inclined rectangular gate AB (3m wide and 1.5m height), is installed to control the discharge of water. The end A is hinged. Determine the force (P) applied at the end B to open the gate.
Q3) An inclined rectangular gate AB (3m wide and 1.5m height), is installed to control the discharge of water. The end A is hinged. Determine the force (P) applied at the end B to open the gate.
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![Q3) An inclined rectangular gate AB (3m wide and 1.5m height), is installed to control the
discharge of water. The end A is hinged. Determine the force (P) applied at the end B to open
the gate.
CO
4 m
A
1.5m
Hinge
30⁰
50-
A = ba
1 = 2 ba](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F63a67d26-c9c9-42ee-a383-be137025954f%2F5ae933b8-27d5-4b5b-a899-527944d50463%2F6wudaj_processed.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:Q3) An inclined rectangular gate AB (3m wide and 1.5m height), is installed to control the
discharge of water. The end A is hinged. Determine the force (P) applied at the end B to open
the gate.
CO
4 m
A
1.5m
Hinge
30⁰
50-
A = ba
1 = 2 ba
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