Determine the pivot location 'y' of the square gate so that it will rotate open when the liquid surface is as shown in the figure below. The gate will open when the pivot location is at the center of pressure. 3m 2m

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Determine the pivot location 'y' of the square gate so that it will rotate open when the liquid surface is as shown in the figure below.
The gate will open when the pivot location is at the center of pressure.
3m
2m
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