Question: The rectangular gate ( A B ) is 3 ft wide ( into the paper ) and 2 ft long. It is inclined

The rectangular gate \( A B \) is 3 ft wide (into the paper) and 2 ft long. It is inclined at \(\alpha=30^{\circ}\). Both tanks contain water. While left thank has a pressurized air at gage pressure 3 psi, right thank is open to atmosphere. Determine the magnitude and direction (clockwise or counter clockwise) of the moment about hinge A exerted by the water.
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