Problem 6A 6 meter high, 5 meter wide rectangular plate blocks the end of a 5meter deep freshwater channel, as shown below. The plate is hingedabout a horizontal axis along its upper edge through a point A and isrestrained from opening by a fixed ridge at point B.(a) Calculate the resultant force exerted on the gate from thewaterDI1 m5 mB(b) Locate the resultant force from the top of the water level(c) Determine the force exerted on the plate by the ridge. Draw the FBD of the plate

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A 6 meter high, 5 meter wide rectangular plate blocks the end of a 5 meter deep freshwater channel, as shown below. The plate is hinged about a horizontal axis along its upper edge through a point A and is restrained from opening by a fixed ridge at point B. DI m 5m B

A 6 meter high, 5 meter wide rectangular plate blocks the end of a 5 meter deep freshwater channel, as shown below. The plate is hinged about a horizontal axis along its upper edge through a point A and is restrained from opening by a fixed ridge at point B. DI m 5m B

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