A semi-circular gate is submerged under water as shown. The base of the gate is pin supported and the top is being held by a stopper. If the radius of the gate is 2m, solve the distance of the resultant hydrostatic force from point A along the incline. 60° 6.0m O 78.7cm O 46.1cm O 80.3cm 61.4cm

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A semi-circular gate is submerged under water as shown. The base of the gate is pin supported and the top is being held by a stopper.
If the radius of the gate is 2m, solve the distance of the resultant hydrostatic force from point A along the incline.
60°
6.0m
O 78.7cm
O 46.1cm
O 80.3cm
61.4cm
Transcribed Image Text:A semi-circular gate is submerged under water as shown. The base of the gate is pin supported and the top is being held by a stopper. If the radius of the gate is 2m, solve the distance of the resultant hydrostatic force from point A along the incline. 60° 6.0m O 78.7cm O 46.1cm O 80.3cm 61.4cm
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