Question: Problem 1 Two tanks are separated by a massless, Lshaped gate as shown. The left side of the gate contains water of density w =

Problem 1
Two tanks are separated by a massless, Lshaped gate as shown. The left side of the gate contains water of density w=1000kgm3 while the right side of the gate contains oil of density o=600kgm3. The tops of both sides of the tank are open to air at atmospheric pressure, Patm. The known lengths are a=1m,b=1m, and c=0.25m. The oil surface is at height h above the hinge, as shown. The gate can swing freely to the right if not forced closed by the weight of the oil. Determine the minimum height, h, to hold the gate closed.
 Problem 1 Two tanks are separated by a massless, Lshaped gate

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