Problem 18- A brass cube 6 in on a side weighs 67lb. We want to hold this cube in equilibrium under water by attaching a light foam buoy to it. If the foam weighs 4.5lb/ft^3, what is the minimum required volume of the buoy? a.) 1.02 ft^3 b.) 2.02 ft^3 c.) 3.02 ft^3 d.) 4.02 ft^3 e.) 5.02 ft^3 f.) 6.02 ft^3
Problem 18- A brass cube 6 in on a side weighs 67lb. We want to hold this cube in equilibrium under water by attaching a light foam buoy to it. If the foam weighs 4.5lb/ft^3, what is the minimum required volume of the buoy? a.) 1.02 ft^3 b.) 2.02 ft^3 c.) 3.02 ft^3 d.) 4.02 ft^3 e.) 5.02 ft^3 f.) 6.02 ft^3
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Problem 18- A brass cube 6 in on a side weighs 67lb. We want to hold this cube in equilibrium under water by attaching a light foam buoy to it. If the foam weighs 4.5lb/ft^3, what is the minimum required volume of the buoy?
a.) 1.02 ft^3
b.) 2.02 ft^3
c.) 3.02 ft^3
d.) 4.02 ft^3
e.) 5.02 ft^3
f.) 6.02 ft^3
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