Question

In what direction does the force acting on the lower hinge of a gate act?

Answer 1

The direction of force acting on the lower hinge of the gate is vertically down.

• The hinge on the gate is positioned at the center of the gate.
• It is positioned in such a way as to balance the forces acting on the hinge so that it supports the entire gate.
• The gravitational force acting on the hinge when the gate is moving in the direction from top to bottom then only moment of the gate is seen.
• Hence the answer is vertically downwards.