PROBLEM 2: A glass (SG = 2.6) cylinder 3/16" thick is filled to a depth d with linseed oil (SG=0.92) and allowed to float in a tank of water. 3 in 2in 16 water Linseed oil (SG=0.92) 4in d To what depth in inches can the glass be filled with linseed oil such that the water will just reach the brim of the glass?

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PROBLEM 2: A glass (SG = 2.6) cylinder 3/16"
thick is filled to a depth d with linseed oil
(SG=0.92) and allowed to float in a tank of
water.
3
- in
2in
16
water
Linseed oil
(SC-0.92)
4in
To what depth in inches can the glass be
filled with linseed oil such that the water will
just reach the brim of the glass?
Transcribed Image Text:PROBLEM 2: A glass (SG = 2.6) cylinder 3/16" thick is filled to a depth d with linseed oil (SG=0.92) and allowed to float in a tank of water. 3 - in 2in 16 water Linseed oil (SC-0.92) 4in To what depth in inches can the glass be filled with linseed oil such that the water will just reach the brim of the glass?
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