Question: Problem 2 : There is a semicircular plate in the schematic blow. Width is 3 m long ( into the page ) and it act

Problem 2: There is a semicircular plate in the schematic blow. Width is 3 m long (into the page) and it act as a gate in a reservoir. Determine the resultant force the water pressure exert on the plate and then find the force on the hinge B and point A . Note that there is no friction at A . Neglect the weight of the plate.
The centroid of the semicircular area is shown in the schematic.
(20 points out of 60 points)
Problem 2 : There is a semicircular plate in the

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