Shown is a 60cm square gate in the side of the tank containing mercury and water. The interface surface of the mercury is exactly at the middle of the gate as shown. Find the magnitude of the total hydrostatic force acting on the gate.

Shown is a 60cm square gate in the side of the tank containing mercury and water. The interface surface of the mercury is exactly at the middle of the gate as shown. Find the magnitude of the total hydrostatic force acting on the gate.

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Chapter8: Centroids And Distributed Loads

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Problem 8.122P: The 12-ft wide quarter-circular gate AB is hinged at A. Determine the contact force between the gate...

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5m
water
gate
Mercury (SG = 13.6)
Shown is a 60cm square gate in the side of the tank
containing mercury and water. The interface surface of
the mercury is exactly at the middle of the gate as
shown. Find the magnitude of the total hydrostatic
force acting on the gate.

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