Question

vertical gate in an irrigation canal holds back 12.2 m of water. Find the average force on the gate if its width is 3.60 m. Report your answer with proper units and 3 sig figs.

Answer 1

Answer:

The right solution is "2625 kN".

Explanation:

According to the question,

The average pressure will be:

= $density\times g\times \frac{h}{2}$

By putting values, we get

= $1000\times 9.8\times \frac{12.2}{2}$

= $1000\times 9.8\times 6.1$

= $59780$

hence,

The average force will be:

= $Pressure\times Area$

= $59780\times 3.6\times 12.2$

= $2625537 \ N$

Or,

= $2625 \ kN$