Question: A prismatically shaped gate placed at the end of a freshwater channel is supported by a pin and bracket at A and rests on a

A prismatically shaped gate placed at the end of a freshwater channel is supported by a pin and bracket at A and rests on a frictionless support at B. The pin is located at a distance 4 h = in. below the center of gravity C of the gate. Determine the depth of water d for which the gate will open.


30 in. B. 16 in.

30 in. B. 16 in.

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