Figure 4.46 shows a water tank with a circular tube connected at its bottom. A circular door seals the pipe opening to prevent flow. In order to drain the tank, a winch is used to hold the door open. Calculate the amount of force the winch cable must exert to open the door. Winch Cable Water 38 in 30 -Hinge Open pipe

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Figure 4.46 shows a water tank with a circular tube
connected at its bottom. A circular door seals the
pipe opening to prevent flow. In order to drain the
tank, a winch is used to hold the door open.
Calculate the amount of force the winch cable must
exert to open the door.
Winch
Cable
Water
38 in
30
-Hinge
|Open pipe
Circular gate
10.0 in diameter
Stop
Transcribed Image Text:Figure 4.46 shows a water tank with a circular tube connected at its bottom. A circular door seals the pipe opening to prevent flow. In order to drain the tank, a winch is used to hold the door open. Calculate the amount of force the winch cable must exert to open the door. Winch Cable Water 38 in 30 -Hinge |Open pipe Circular gate 10.0 in diameter Stop
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