The self-regulating floodgate ABC, pinned at B, is pressed against the lip of the spillway at C by the action of the 3645-N weight A. If the gate is to open when the water level reaches a height h =6 m, determine the distance x locating the weight A. Neglect the weight of the gate.

The self-regulating floodgate ABC, pinned at B, is pressed against the lip of the spillway at C by the action of the 3645-N weight A. If the gate is to open when the water level reaches a height h =6 m, determine the distance x locating the weight A. Neglect the weight of the gate.

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Chapter8: Centroids And Distributed Loads

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