By increasing the rise of lock-gates,
(i) The length of the lock gate will increase
(ii) Transverse stress due to water pressure on the gate will increase
(iii) Compressive force on the gate will increase Of these statements
A)(i) and (ii) are correct
B)(i) and (iii) are correct
C)Only (ii) is correct
D)Only (iii) is correct

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Increasing the rise of lock-gates increases the water pressure, leading to increased transverse stress and requiring longer gates to accommodate the higher water level.

By Increasing the Rise of Lock-Gates