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A cylinder 3 m in diameter and 4 m long retains water one side as shown in the below figure. If the weight of the cylinder is 2000 kgf, the horizontal reaction at B is

10,000 kgf
15,000 kgf
20,000 kgf
18,000 kgf.

Correct Answer: 18,000 kgf.

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