10. The plug and empty cylinder shown in figure weigh 1500 lb. Calculate the height h needed to lift th plug if the radius R of the 10-ft-long cylinder is: (a) 12 in. (b) 16 in. (c) 20 in. R Water 15 ft Plug
10. The plug and empty cylinder shown in figure weigh 1500 lb. Calculate the height h needed to lift th plug if the radius R of the 10-ft-long cylinder is: (a) 12 in. (b) 16 in. (c) 20 in. R Water 15 ft Plug
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Transcribed Image Text:10. The plug and empty cylinder shown in figure weigh 1500 lb. Calculate the height h needed to lift the
plug if the radius R of the 10-ft-long cylinder is:
(a) 12 in. (b) 16 in. (c) 20 in.
R
Water
h
15 ft
Plug
8 in. dia.
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