A gate in an irrigation canal is constructed in the form of a trapezoid 4 ft wide at the bottom, 8 ft wide at the top, and 2 ft high. It is placed vertically in the canal, with the water extending to its top. Find the hydrostatic force on one side of the gate.

a. 166 lb
b. 21 lb
c. 67lb
d. 666 lb
e. None of these


d. 666 lb

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