A circular gate 1.5m in diameter is inclined at an angle of 45°. Fresh water stands on one side of the gateto a height of 10m above the center of the gate.a. Determine the hydrostatic force on the gate.b. Locate the point of action of the total force from thebottom on the plane of the gate.If the gate is hinged at the top, evaluate the force normalA=10 mHingedC.to the gate at the bottom that will require to open it inPC.GkN.C.0.752.0.75c.1.50 m

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A circular gate 1.5m in diameter is inclined at an angle of 45°. Fresh water stands on one side of the gate to a height of 10m above the center of the gate.