The cylinder in the figure is to be placed in fresh water. The top potion of the cylinder is foam with specific weight of 0.785 kN/m3. What is the needed specific weight of the cylinder which is attached to the foam for it to be neutrally buoyant and on an upright position when submerged in the said liquid?
The cylinder in the figure is to be placed in fresh water. The top potion of the cylinder is foam with specific weight of 0.785 kN/m3. What is the needed specific weight of the cylinder which is attached to the foam for it to be neutrally buoyant and on an upright position when submerged in the said liquid?
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The cylinder in the figure is to be placed in fresh water. The top potion of the cylinder is foam with specific weight of 0.785 kN/m3. What is the needed specific weight of the cylinder which is attached to the foam for it to be neutrally buoyant and on an upright position when submerged in the said liquid?
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