Question: A rectangular gate 5 m wide and 9 m high is hinged at the top in a vertical dam. The gate holds 1 0 m

A rectangular gate 5 m wide and 9 m high is hinged at the top in a vertical dam. The gate holds 10 m of oil (s.g.=0.84) whose surface is held under vacuum at -16.48 kPa. (a) Determine the magnitude of the hydrostatic force acting on the gate. (b) Determine the location of the resultant force on the gate. (c) Determine the horizontal force required on the left side of the gate applied at the bottom required to open the gate.

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