Freshwater is impounded to a height

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Freshwater is impounded to a height of 11 ft behind a dam as shown. Determine the magnitude and location of the resiltant force on the 4-ft by 4-ft gate.

a) There is no water on the right side of the gate.

b) Water on the right side of the gate has risen to height of 3 ft

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