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Partially submerged cylinder retaining water (figure not provided): A circular cylinder, 3 m diameter and 4 m long, holds water on one side. If its weight is 2000 kgf, what is the horizontal reaction at support B?

Difficulty: Medium

10,000 kgf
15,000 kgf
20,000 kgf
18,000 kgf
12,000 kgf

Correct Answer: 20,000 kgf

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