Question: A uniform rectangular gate A B of 2 m long and 1 m wide is rested at the exit of a water tank as shown

A uniform rectangular gate AB of 2m long and 1m wide is rested at the exit of a water tank as shown in figure below. The gate is hinged at A and inclined at 60 to horizontal. The depth of water inside the tank is 4m while 1.5m at outside. Determine the self-weight of the gate in order to keep the gate close.
A uniform rectangular gate A B of 2 m long and 1

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