The massless, 2-ft-wide gate shown in the figure below pivots about the frictionless hinge O. It...

 

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The massless, 2-ft-wide gate shown in the figure below pivots about the frictionless hinge O. It is held in place by the 2300 lb counterweight, W. Determine the water depth, h. Assume a = 2 ft. Gate Pivot 0- -3 ft W 2 ft Water Width = a The massless, 2-ft-wide gate shown in the figure below pivots about the frictionless hinge O. It is held in place by the 2300 lb counterweight, W. Determine the water depth, h. Assume a = 2 ft. Gate Pivot 0- -3 ft W 2 ft Water Width = a