ES 65 1st Takehome Quiz
1. The system in the figure below is at 20 C. Compute
the pressure at point A in lbf/ft2 absolute.
2. Gate AB in the figure is a homogeneous mass of 180
kg, 1.2 m wide into the paper, hinged at A, and resting
on a smooth bottom at B. All fluids are at 20 C. For
what water depth h will the force at point B be zero?
3. Two spheres, each 1.2 m in diameter, weigh 4 kN and
12 kN, respectively. They are connected with a short
rope and placed in water. What is the tension in the
rope and what portion of the lighter sphere protrudes
from the water?
FS
w1 = 4 kN
T T
w2 = 12 kN
ES 65 1st Takehome Quiz
1. The system in the figure below is at 20 C. Compute
the pressure at point A in lbf/ft2 absolute.
2. Gate AB in the figure is a homogeneous mass of 180
kg, 1.2 m wide into the paper, hinged at A, and resting
on a smooth bottom at B. All fluids are at 20 C. For
what water depth h will the force at point B be zero?
3. Two spheres, each 1.2 m in diameter, weigh 4 kN and
12 kN, respectively. They are connected with a short
rope and placed in water. What is the tension in the
rope and what portion of the lighter sphere protrudes
from the water?
FS
w1 = 4 kN
w2 = 12 kN