2. The 1-m diameter cylinder in the figure is 8 meters long (dimension perpendicular to the paper) and rests in static equilibrium against a frictionless wall at B. 0.5m B Draw the free body diagram of the cylinder. Label all external forces. Calculate the horizontal Water reaction at B. Calculate the specific gravity of the cylinder. If the same cylinder is taken out and dropped in water, Will the cylinder float or sink? Explain. Calculate the buoyant force that will act on the cylinder. Comment on the stability of the cylinder.

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2. The 1-m diameter cylinder in the figure is
8 meters long (dimension perpendicular to
the paper) and rests in static equilibrium
against a frictionless wall at B.
0.5m
Draw the free body diagram of
the cylinder. Label all external forces.
the
Water
Calculate
horizontal
reaction at B.
Calculate the specific gravity of
the cylinder.
If the same cylinder is taken out and dropped in water,
Will the cylinder float or sink? Explain.
Calculate the buoyant force that will act on the cylinder.
Comment on the stability of the cylinder.
Transcribed Image Text:2. The 1-m diameter cylinder in the figure is 8 meters long (dimension perpendicular to the paper) and rests in static equilibrium against a frictionless wall at B. 0.5m Draw the free body diagram of the cylinder. Label all external forces. the Water Calculate horizontal reaction at B. Calculate the specific gravity of the cylinder. If the same cylinder is taken out and dropped in water, Will the cylinder float or sink? Explain. Calculate the buoyant force that will act on the cylinder. Comment on the stability of the cylinder.
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