A homogeneous, 4m wide, 8m long rectangular gate weighing 300 kg is held in place by a horizontal flexible cable as shown. Water acts against the gate, which is hinged at point A. Friction in the hinge is negligible. The density of water is 1000 kg/m³. 1 kg = 9.8 x 103 kN. Determine the tension in the cable.

A homogeneous, 4m wide, 8m long rectangular gate weighing 300 kg is held in place by a horizontal flexible cable as shown. Water acts against the gate, which is hinged at point A. Friction in the hinge is negligible. The density of water is 1000 kg/m³. 1 kg = 9.8 x 103 kN. Determine the tension in the cable.

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