3. The gate shown opens and closes automatically. At what depth of water H will it open.Neglect the weight of the gate.4 ftHinge4. The 800 lb , 10 ftwide semicircular gate is to be opened as shown. What force P isneeded if the center of gravity of the gate is 1 ft to the left of the hinge.20 ftGate of 5-ft radiusH20Hinge

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3. The gate shown opens and closes automatically. At what depth of water H will it open.
Neglect the weight of the gate.
4 ft
Hinge
4. The 800 lb , 10 ftwide semicircular gate is to be opened as shown. What force P is
needed if the center of gravity of the gate is 1 ft to the left of the hinge.
20 ft
Gate of 5-ft radius
H20
Hinge

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