2.70 A 4-m-long curved gate is located in the side of a reservoir containing water as shown in Fig. P2.70. Determine the magnitude of the horizontal and vertical components of the force of the water on the gate. Will this force pass through point A? Explain, B@ FIGURE P2.70 AY? For eguil'briem, A Ee Zkzo Re RE Veg Aa = ¥ (tnt lS bu c4e) 5 (5% so tub F fut (4.2046 \(t5m (2) = 982 by [ — volume ~ 4 Similarly, — Toa y a 7 7g 2 = 97m? Re B+w where ! Fe [¥ Com] Gm x4m) = (2.50ku ) loom ylr2 mt) we ¥¥= (9.80 4% anu?) 7 hus, F, = (7.8 42) [v2 a. im] = 733 AN Note! Force of water on gate will be opposite 1h direction ) Theat shown on fegure, The directwn of all déthereatm! forces aching on the Curved surface ts perpendicular te surface and Therefore , The resultant must pass through The itersectioy of all These forces which 1s at port A. Yes. 2-69