Question: A vertical rectangular gate, 1 m wide and 2 m high, weighs 8 0 0 N . It is on the face of the dam

A vertical rectangular gate, 1m wide and 2m high, weighs 800N. It is on the face of the dam with the upper edge 4m below the water surface.
What is the total force, in kN, of water on the gate?
A.68.67
C.88.29
B.78,48
D.98.10
If the gate is hinged at the top, how much horizontal force, in kN, applied at the bottom is needed to open it?
A.52.48
c.60.82
B.56.90
D.65.24
If the gate is opened by sliding up the guides, how much vertical force, in kN, is needed to open it assuming a friction coefficient of 0.4 between the gate and the guides?
A.28.27
c.36.12

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