Question: The 3m-wide rectangular gate holds back fresh water (density is 1000 kg/m') shown in the following figure. What is the nearest value of the

The 3m-wide rectangular gate holds back fresh water (density is 1000 kg/m') 

The 3m-wide rectangular gate holds back fresh water (density is 1000 kg/m') shown in the following figure. What is the nearest value of the force P needed to hold the gate in the position shown? (g is taken as 9.81 m/s?) 2m Water Hinge

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