Question For a A conical buoy 1 metre long, and of base diameter 1.2 metre, floats in water with its apex downwards. Determine the minimum weight of the buoy, for stable equilibrium. Take weight of water as 9-8 kN/m2.

Question For a A conical buoy 1 metre long, and of base diameter 1.2 metre, floats in water with its apex downwards. Determine the minimum weight of the buoy, for stable equilibrium. Take weight of water as 9-8 kN/m2.

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