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Total pressure on 1 m x 1 m gate immersed vertically at a depth of 2 m below the free water surface will be:

Correct answer: B. 2000kg

  • A. 1000 kg
  • B. 2000kg
  • C. 4000kg
  • D. 8000 kg

Explanation

The total pressure on a vertical gate submerged in water can be calculated using the hydrostatic pressure formula:P=ρ⋅g⋅h⋅AThe total pressure is given by the product of pressure and area:Total Pressure=P⋅ATo convert Newtons to kilograms (1 kg = 9.8 N), we divide by 9.8:Total pressure= 19600N/9.8N/kgTotal Pressure≈2000kg

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