Referring to Problem 5.30, assume that the steel bar is fastened to the bottom of the cup

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Referring to Problem 5.30, assume that the steel bar is fastened to the bottom of the cup with the long axis of the bar horizontal. Will the cup float stably?

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Repeat Problem 5.29, but consider that the steel bar is fastened outside the bottom of the cup instead of being placed inside.

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A light foam cup similar to a disposable coffee cup has a weight of 0.05 N. A steel bar is placed inside the cup. The bar has a specific weight of 76.8 kN/m3, a diameter of 38.0 mm, and a length of 80.0 mm. How much of the height of the cup will be submerged if it is placed in water? The cup has a uniform diameter of 82.0 mm and a length of 150 mm.

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Applied Fluid Mechanics

ISBN: 978-0132558921

7th edition

Authors: Robert L. Mott, Joseph A. Untener

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