Question: ( 2 0 points ) The 5 m wide rectangular gate shown in the figure below is hinged at B and leans against the floor

(20 points) The 5 m wide rectangular gate shown in the figure below is hinged at B and leans
against the floor making an angle of 45 with the horizontal. The temperature is 20C. The
gate is to be opened from the lower edge by applying a normal force, F , at its center. Ignoring
the weight of the gate, determine: 1) the resultant hydrostatic pressure force; 2) the location
where the force acts (ycp); and 3
( 2 0 points ) The 5 m wide rectangular gate

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