In the given figure, rectangular gates AB and CD areshown. If the width of both gates is 3m, determine thefollowing:450a.) Location of the center of pressure on gate AB.b.) Location of the center of pressure on gate CD.4 m3 mAc.) Hydrostatic forces acting on gates AB and CD.6 m6 mBD

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