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Grade 11Mechanics

A square gate of size 1m x 1m is hinged at its midpoint and is free to rotate . A liquid of density p (roh) fills the space to the left of the gate. find the force f required to hold the liquid stationary is

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7 Years agoGrade 11
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7 Years ago
F= (Rho*g*h)*(Area)/2

Think of this as average pressure multiplied by the area of the door