The gate in the diagram below is roughly a quarter of a circular cylinder and opens automatically when the water level exceeds 4 metres. Calculate the gate's weight per unit width

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The gate in the diagram below is roughly a quarter of a circular cylinder and opens automatically when the water level exceeds 4 metres. Calculate the gate's weight per unit width.

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