4. The width of the rectangular gate shown in the figure is 4 m. Determine the magnitude of the resultant force on the gate by the salt water. Assume the weight density of the salt watery N/m³. W=3214 3221 ₁ - WAX WE A = 4m x 3,5m= 14m² M3 3.5 m 5 m 60° B

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4. The width of the rectangular gate shown in the figure is 4 m. Determine the magnitude
of the resultant force on the gate by the salt water. Assume the weight density of the
salt watery N/m³.
W=3214 N
w=8221411
P₁ = WAX
A = 4m x 3,5m= 14m²
X = 3.5
+
3
3.5 m
= 1,75 +1.166
5m
60°
B
Transcribed Image Text:4. The width of the rectangular gate shown in the figure is 4 m. Determine the magnitude of the resultant force on the gate by the salt water. Assume the weight density of the salt watery N/m³. W=3214 N w=8221411 P₁ = WAX A = 4m x 3,5m= 14m² X = 3.5 + 3 3.5 m = 1,75 +1.166 5m 60° B
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