A gate of a water tank is kept in the closed position by applying a force...

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A gate of a water tank is kept in the closed position by applying a force F as shown in the figure. The depth of water (h) is 1.90 m. The height of the gate (H) is 0.500 m, and the width of the gate (into the paper) is 1 m. The gate is designed so that it can rotate around the hinge as shown. h (m) H (m) F - Gate Hinge Part A Calculate the minimum force F required to keep the gate in the closed position. Express your answer to three significant figures V F = Submit Provide Feedback Request Answer ? kN A gate of a water tank is kept in the closed position by applying a force F as shown in the figure. The depth of water (h) is 1.90 m. The height of the gate (H) is 0.500 m, and the width of the gate (into the paper) is 1 m. The gate is designed so that it can rotate around the hinge as shown. h (m) H (m) F - Gate Hinge Part A Calculate the minimum force F required to keep the gate in the closed position. Express your answer to three significant figures V F = Submit Provide Feedback Request Answer ? kN

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The problem presented involves a gate submerged in water which needs a force to maintain its closed position To calculate the necessary force one must ... View the full answer