Section: Fluid Mechanics | Type: NAT | Marks: 1
A semi-circular gate of radius 1m is placed at the bottom of a water reservoir as shown in figure below. The hydrostatic force per unit width of the cylindrical gate in y-direction is _______ kN. The gravitational acceleration, g = 9.8 m/s2 and density of water = 1000 kg/m3.
Answer: 15.3 to 15.5