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CIVIL ENGINEERING - FLUIDS QUESTION ABOUT HYDROSTATIC FORCE, CENTROIDS, & MOMENT OF INERTIA - SEE PHOTO

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IV. 25 points] An rectangular gate is hinged along its upper edge (at point "A"). The face of the gate has dimensions h by b, as shown in the figure. The fluid has a specific weight γ. A. 7 points] Determine the magnitude of the hydrostatic force acting on the gate. B. 10 points Determine the location of the hydrostatic force acting on the gate.

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