Question: ( 1 0 points ) A sealed water tank has a rectangular gate ( 2 5 ' 2 0 ' ) in its side. The

(10 points) A sealed water tank has a rectangular gate (25'20') in its
side. The pressure in the air above the water is 8.2 psia:
B=20'(INTO PAPER)
p=14.7esiA
a) Find
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b) If the gate is hinged at the top (as shown), how will it rotate?
Clockwise
No rotation
c) If the gate is hinged instead at the bottom, how will it rotate?
Clockwise
No rotation
d) If the gate is hinged instead at its center, how will it rotate?
Clockwise
Counterclockwise
No rotation
( 1 0 points ) A sealed water tank has a

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