A gate in an irrigation canal is constructed in the form of atrapezoid 3 ft wide at the bottom, 5 ft wide at the top, and2 ft high. It is placed vertically in the canal so that the waterjust covers the gate. Find the hydrostatic force on one sideof the gate.

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A gate in an irrigation canal is constructed in the form of a
trapezoid 3 ft wide at the bottom, 5 ft wide at the top, and
2 ft high. It is placed vertically in the canal so that the water
just covers the gate. Find the hydrostatic force on one side
of the gate.

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