2: A rectangular gate, 3m width, hinged as shown in figure (1) Determine A - The total hydrostatic force on the gate when the storag depth is 6m. And B- For the gate to be stable, what value of the weigh

2: A rectangular gate, 3m width, hinged as shown in figure (1) Determine A - The total hydrostatic force on the gate when the storag depth is 6m. And B- For the gate to be stable, what value of the weigh

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2: A rectangular gate, 3m width, hinged as shown in figure (1).
Determine A - The total hydrostatic force on the gate when the storage
depth is 6m. And B- For the gate to be stable, what value of the weight
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