Question: A square gate ( 4 m by 4 m ) is located on the 4 5 slanted face of a dam ( see figure below

A square gate (4m by 4m) is located on the 45 slanted face of a dam (see figure below). The
top edge of the gate lies 8m below the water surface. FIND: (a) the force of the water on the gate
(FR), and (b) the point through which it acts (yR, center of pressure)
A square gate ( 4 m by 4 m ) is located on the 4

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