A Gate in an Irrigation Canal Is in the Form

question 134

Multiple Choice

A gate in an irrigation canal is in the form of a trapezoid 3 feet wide at the bottom, 5 feet wide at the top, with height equal to 2 feet. It is placed vertically in the canal with the water extending to its top. For simplicity, take the density of water to be 60 lb/ft³. Find the hydrostatic force in pounds on the gate.

• A)360
• B)380
• C)440
• D)420
• E)400
• F)460
• G)500
• H)480

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