Question: The size H B rectangular and vertical gate on a water tank seen on the drawing is considered. The gate is hinged at its top

The size HB rectangular and vertical gate on a water tank seen on the drawing is considered. The gate is hinged at its top point and balanced with a wight W acting L distance away from the hinge.
What should the value of the weight W** be if it is required that the gate should start to open when the water height reach to h**.
A stop prevents the gate to move clockwise.
h**=3,5[m]
H=4,5[m]
L=1,5[m]
B=2,0[m]
The size H B rectangular and vertical gate on a

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