Question: Will the cylindrical float described in Problem 5.4 be stable if placed in the fluid with its axis vertical? In Problem A cylindrical float has

Will the cylindrical float described in Problem 5.4 be stable if placed in the fluid with its axis vertical?

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A cylindrical float has a 10-in diameter and is 12 in long. What should be the specific weight of the float material if it is to have 9/10 of its volume below the surface of a fluid with a specific gravity of 1.10?

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