Question: Will the float described in Problem 5.6 be stable if placed in the oil with its top surface horizontal? In Problem A float to be

Will the float described in Problem 5.6 be stable if placed in the oil with its top surface horizontal?

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A float to be used as a level indicator is being designed to float in oil, which has a specific gravity of 0.90. It is to be a cube 100 mm on a side, and is to have 75 mm submerged in the oil. Calculate the required specific weight of the float material.

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