A Gate in an Irrigation Canal Is Constructed in the Form

question 34

Multiple Choice

A gate in an irrigation canal is constructed in the form of a trapezoid $6$ ft wide at the bottom, $12$ 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) \(1015.8\) lb
• B) \(998.4\) lb
• C) \(1009.8\) lb
• D) \(973\) lb
• E) None of these

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