A) Find the magnitude and line of action of force on each side of the gate of the figure below.  B) Find the resultant force due to the liquid on both sides of the gate. C) Determine F to open the gate if it is uniform and weighs 6000 lb.

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A) Find the magnitude and line of action of force on each side of the gate of the figure below. 

B) Find the resultant force due to the liquid on both sides of the gate.

C) Determine F to open the gate if it is uniform and weighs 6000 lb.

y=64 lb/ft³
6 ft
8 ft
6 ft
2 ft
y=64 lb/ft³
Gate 6 ft wide
Transcribed Image Text:y=64 lb/ft³ 6 ft 8 ft 6 ft 2 ft y=64 lb/ft³ Gate 6 ft wide
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