3.70 The plane rectangular gate can pivot about the support at B. For the conditions given, is it stable or unstable? Neglect the weight of the gate. Justify your answer with calculations. Water 8 m Gate 3.5 m B À5°

3.70 The plane rectangular gate can pivot about the support at B. For the conditions given, is it stable or unstable? Neglect the weight of the gate. Justify your answer with calculations. Water 8 m Gate 3.5 m B À5°

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3.70 The plane rectangular gate can pivot about the support at B.
For the conditions given, is it stable or unstable? Neglect the
weight of the gate. Justify your answer with calculations.
Water
8 m
Gate
B 45°
3.5 m
PROBLEM 3.70

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