Chapter 15, Problem 6AP

A 670-N swimmer oriented horizontally in freshwater has a body volume of 0.07 m³ and a center of volume located 3 cm

superior to the center of gravity.

a. How much torque does the swimmer’s weight generate?

b. How much torque does the buoyant force acting on the swimmer generate?

c. What can the swimmer do to counteract the torque and maintain a horizontal position?

(Answer: 0; 20.6 N-m)