Question: Gate ABC in Fig. P2.64 has a fixed hinge at B and is 2 m wide into the paper. If the water level is high

Gate ABC in Fig. P2.64 has a fixed hinge at B and is 2 m wide into the paper. If the water level is high enough, the gate will open. Compute the depth h for which this happens.

Gate ABC in Fig. P2.64 has a fixed hinge

20 cm8 1 m Water at 20C

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