Question: A square gate A B ( 1 m long and I m wide, inclined 3 0 from horizontal ) hinged at A , automatically opens

A square gate AB(1m long and Im wide, inclined 30 from horizontal) hinged at A, automatically opens at a depth of 3m. As a result of the buoyncy offered by a connected cylindrical buoy (weight of buoy =409.51N. The buoy has a diameter of 1m and submerged depth of 2m. Specific weight of water is 9810Nm.
What is the tension in the cable in Newtons? What is the weight of the gate in Newtons?
A square gate A B ( 1 m long and I m wide,

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