What minimum applied force is needed to open the gate

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A rectangular gate is inclined at an angle of 30 degrees from the horizontal. It is 4 ft wide by 6 feet long. If it is hung from its upper end which is 8 feet below the waters top edge, what minimum applied force (bottom) is needed to open the gate? (in kips)

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