Circular-arc Tainter gate ABC pivots about point O. For the position shown, determine (a) the hydrostatic force

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Circular-arc Tainter gate ABC pivots about point O. For the position shown, determine (a) the hydrostatic force on the gate (per meter of width into the paper); and
(b) its line of action. Does the force pass through point O?

Circular-arc Tainter gate ABC pivots
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