A Gate in an Irrigation Canal Is Constructed in the Form

question 31

Multiple Choice

A gate in an irrigation canal is constructed in the form of a trapezoid ft wide at the bottom, ft wide at the top, and 2 ft high. It is placed vertically in the canal, with the water extending to its top. Find the hydrostatic force on one side of the gate..

• A) lb
• B) lb
• C) lb
• D) lb
• E)None of these

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