In a lock-gate, the reaction between two gates is (where P = Resultant pressure on the lock gate, and α = Inclination of the gate with the normal to the side of the lock)

In a lock-gate, the reaction between two gates is (where P = Resultant

1.	In a lock-gate, the reaction between two gates is (where P = Resultant pressure on the lock gate, and α = Inclination of the gate with the normal to the side of the lock)
A.	/sinα
B.	p/sinα
C.	/2sinα
D.	p/sin (α/2)
Answer» D. p/sin (α/2)