Question: An inclined rectangular gate ( width of 0 . 5 m into the page, and inclined length of 0 . 6 m ) has an

An inclined rectangular gate (width of 0.5 m into the page, and inclined length of 0.6 m )
has an inclination angle of 45 and its top edge 12 m below the water surface (see the
schematic). Calculate the minimum force P(perpendicular to the gate as shown in the
schematic) needed to open the gate.
An inclined rectangular gate ( width of 0 . 5 m

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