A rectangular tank has dimensions 120 x 66 x 60-cm and weighs 1410 N. If the tank is allowed to float in fresh water, will the equilibrium be stable when the 60 cm edge is vertical? O C. Neutral O D. STADY O E. None of the above O A. Unstable O B. Stable

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A rectangular tank has dimensions 120 x 66 x 60-cm and weighs 1410 N. If
the tank is allowed to float in fresh water, will the equilibrium be stable when
the 60 cm edge is vertical?
C. Neutral
D. STADY
O E. None of the above
A. Unstable
B. Stable
Transcribed Image Text:A rectangular tank has dimensions 120 x 66 x 60-cm and weighs 1410 N. If the tank is allowed to float in fresh water, will the equilibrium be stable when the 60 cm edge is vertical? C. Neutral D. STADY O E. None of the above A. Unstable B. Stable
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