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A quarter-circular gate is being used to retain a water reservoir, Figure 3. The gate is hinged at point B with radius R = 8 ft, depth b = 10 ft into the page, and weight W = 3000 lbf. Compute the force F, applied at point A, that will keep the gate from opening.

Figure 3. Quarter-Circular Gate for Question 5

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