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Problem 3: A rectangular gate is installed in a vertical wall of a reservoir, as shown in the figure below.
Compute the magnitude of the resultant force on the gate and the location of the center of pressure.
Also compute the force on each of the two latches shown.
Latch
Gate
4.0 ft
Latches
Water
3.6 ft
8.0 ft
Hinge
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