Use 9. 81kN/m as water's specific weight. Consider the rectangular gate shown in the figure. If the gate has a length of 2 meters, determine:
Use 9. 81kN/m as water's specific weight. Consider the rectangular gate shown in the figure. If the gate has a length of 2 meters, determine:
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Transcribed Image Text:Problem No. 2
Use 9. 81kN/m as water's specific weight. Consider the
rectangular gate shown in the figure. If the gate has a
length of 2 meters, determine:
B
water
hinge
water
stop
(a) the force exerted by the water on the left side of the gate
in kN;
(b) the force exerted by the water on the right side of the
gate in kN; and
(c) the horizontal force at B required to turn the gate about
the hinge in kN.
3 m
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