Question-3 A gate having the triangular shape shown in the figure below is located in the vertical side of an open tank. The gate is hinged about the horizontal axis AB. The force of the water on the gate creates a moment with respect to the axis AB. Determine the magnitude of this moment. Vertical wall Water Gate -6m

Question-3 A gate having the triangular shape shown in the figure below is located in the vertical side of an open tank. The gate is hinged about the horizontal axis AB. The force of the water on the gate creates a moment with respect to the axis AB. Determine the magnitude of this moment. Vertical wall Water Gate -6m

International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition

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Author:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas

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Chapter8: Centroids And Distributed Loads

Section: Chapter Questions

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