A homogeneous, 4-ft-wide, 8-ft-long rectangular gate weighing \(800 \mathrm{lb}\) is held in place by a horizontal flexible cable as shown in Fig. P2.87. Water acts against the gate, which is hinged at point \(A\). Friction in the hinge is negligible. Determine the tension in the cable.

Figure P2.87

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Water Cable 60 Hinge Gate 6 ft 8 ft