Question: Q ( 1 0 ) Figure Q 1 0 shows a sluice gate that is designed to open by rotating about A . The hinge

Q(10) Figure Q 10 shows a sluice gate that is designed to open by rotating about A .
The hinge A is 2.5 m above B and the gate is 2 m wide (depth into the page). What
magnitude should the mass located 1 m to the right of A have if the gate is designed
to open when the water level h reaches 1.5 m above B . You may ignore the mass or
the gate. (Density of water, =1000kgm3.)
Q ( 1 0 ) Figure Q 1 0 shows a sluice gate that

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