The rectangular gate in Figure P2.5.5 is hinged at A and separates water in the reservoir from the tail water tunnel. If the uniformly thick gate has a dimension of 2 m × 3 m and weighs 20 kN, what is the maximum height h for which the gate will stay closed?

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Hinged 45° 2 m rn Im Figure P2.5.5