Problem 4 Buoyancy A lock of mass 30 kg and volume 0.025m² is allowed to sink in water as shown below. A cylindrical rod of mass 1.25 kg, 5 m long, and 25 cm² in cross-section is attached to the weight and to the wall. 1. What will the angle be for equilibrium? 2. If the mass M is released from the road at equilibrium, how much of the rod will remain submerged? 0.25 m 5 m M = 30 kg V=0.025 m³ Figure 4: Lock sinking in water is attached to a wall with the use of a cylindrical rod

Elements Of Electromagnetics
7th Edition
ISBN:9780190698614
Author:Sadiku, Matthew N. O.
Publisher:Sadiku, Matthew N. O.
ChapterMA: Math Assessment
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1.1MA
Question
Problem 4
Buoyancy
A lock of mass 30 kg and volume 0.025m² is allowed to sink in water as shown below. A cylindrical
rod of mass 1.25 kg, 5 m long, and 25 cm² in cross-section is attached to the weight and to the
wall.
1. What will the angle be for equilibrium?
2. If the mass M is released from the road at equilibrium, how much of the rod will remain
submerged?
0.25 m
5 m
M =
30 kg
V=0.025 m³
Figure 4: Lock sinking in water is attached to a wall with the use of a cylindrical rod
Transcribed Image Text:Problem 4 Buoyancy A lock of mass 30 kg and volume 0.025m² is allowed to sink in water as shown below. A cylindrical rod of mass 1.25 kg, 5 m long, and 25 cm² in cross-section is attached to the weight and to the wall. 1. What will the angle be for equilibrium? 2. If the mass M is released from the road at equilibrium, how much of the rod will remain submerged? 0.25 m 5 m M = 30 kg V=0.025 m³ Figure 4: Lock sinking in water is attached to a wall with the use of a cylindrical rod
Expert Solution
steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps with 2 images

Blurred answer
Recommended textbooks for you
Elements Of Electromagnetics
Elements Of Electromagnetics
Mechanical Engineering
ISBN:
9780190698614
Author:
Sadiku, Matthew N. O.
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Mechanics of Materials (10th Edition)
Mechanics of Materials (10th Edition)
Mechanical Engineering
ISBN:
9780134319650
Author:
Russell C. Hibbeler
Publisher:
PEARSON
Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach
Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach
Mechanical Engineering
ISBN:
9781259822674
Author:
Yunus A. Cengel Dr., Michael A. Boles
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Education
Control Systems Engineering
Control Systems Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ISBN:
9781118170519
Author:
Norman S. Nise
Publisher:
WILEY
Mechanics of Materials (MindTap Course List)
Mechanics of Materials (MindTap Course List)
Mechanical Engineering
ISBN:
9781337093347
Author:
Barry J. Goodno, James M. Gere
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Engineering Mechanics: Statics
Engineering Mechanics: Statics
Mechanical Engineering
ISBN:
9781118807330
Author:
James L. Meriam, L. G. Kraige, J. N. Bolton
Publisher:
WILEY