2.) A 1060kN cube (3m each side) floats in a 1.8m depth of water which is on top of mercury layer. a) Determine the vertical distance from the top of the cube to the interface of water and mercury. b) If a load of 760kN is added to the weight of the cube, what is the distance from the top of the cube to the water surface?

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2.) A 1060kN cube (3m each
side) floats in a 1.8m depth of
water which is on top of mercury
layer.
a) Determine the vertical
distance from the top of the cube
to the interface of water and
mercury.
b) If a load of 760kN is added
to the weight of the cube, what is
the distance from the top of the
cube to the water surface?
Transcribed Image Text:2.) A 1060kN cube (3m each side) floats in a 1.8m depth of water which is on top of mercury layer. a) Determine the vertical distance from the top of the cube to the interface of water and mercury. b) If a load of 760kN is added to the weight of the cube, what is the distance from the top of the cube to the water surface?
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