lid cylinder of relative density 0.8 is floating on water with its axis vertical. Its diameter and height both are 7 m. Find the metacentric height and state whether its equilibrium is stable or unsta

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Solid cylinder of relative density 0.8 is floating on water with its axis vertical. Its diameter and height both are 7 m. Find the metacentric height and state whether its equilibrium is stable or unstable.
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