A triangular gate is in the form of a right triangle with legs 1.8 m and 2.4 m. The 1.8 m leg is parallel and 9 m below the water surface. Calculate the magnitude and location of the force acting on the gate if it is: a. Vertical b. Horizontal

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A triangular gate is in the form of a right triangle with legs 1.8 m and 2.4 m. The 1.8 m leg is parallel and 9 m below the water surface. Calculate the magnitude and location of the force acting on the gate if it is:
a. Vertical
b. Horizontal

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