depth in inches can the glass be filled with linseed oil such that the tank water will just reach the brim of the glass?

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A glass (SG = 2.6) is filled to a depth d with linseed oil and allowed to float in a tank of water.

QUESTION: To what depth in inches can the glass be filled with linseed oil such that the tank water will just reach the brim of the glass? 

3
in-
16
2in
water
Linseed oil
(SG=0.92)
4in
d
77/
///////
Transcribed Image Text:3 in- 16 2in water Linseed oil (SG=0.92) 4in d 77/ ///////
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