Determine: a). magnitude (in N) and direction (if left or right) of the horizontal component of the force acting on the curved gate. (Include diagram) b). magnitude (in N) and direction (if Up or Down) of the total vertical component of the force acting on the curved gate. (Include diagram) C). The magnitude of the total force acting on gate (in N)

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Determine:

a). magnitude (in N) and direction (if left or right) of the horizontal component of the force acting on the curved gate. (Include diagram)

b). magnitude (in N) and direction (if Up or Down) of the total vertical component of the force acting on the curved gate. (Include diagram)

C). The magnitude of the total force acting on gate (in N)

d). Angle that the total force acting on the gate makes with the horizontal.

PROBLEM 05: Figure shows the side view of a tank with a curved gate. The gate
width into the page is 60cm. The tank contains glycerin (SG=1.26) and is filled to a
depth of 80cm.
10cm
Gate
40cm
glycerine (SG = 1.26)
30ст
Transcribed Image Text:PROBLEM 05: Figure shows the side view of a tank with a curved gate. The gate width into the page is 60cm. The tank contains glycerin (SG=1.26) and is filled to a depth of 80cm. 10cm Gate 40cm glycerine (SG = 1.26) 30ст
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