Question: The diving bell shown in Fig. 5.2 weighs 72 kN and has a volume of 6.5 m 3 . Find the tension in the cable

The diving bell shown in Fig. 5.2 weighs 72 kN and has a volume of 6.5 m3. Find the tension in the cable when the sub is

(a) Hanging above the water,

(b) Once the sub is lowered into the sea water. When released from the cable, will the bell tend to sink or float?

Ship Buoy Diving bell Instrument package Submarine Anchor block

Ship Buoy Diving bell Instrument package Submarine Anchor block

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