Question: A floating body has a square cross section with side w as shown in the figure. The center of gravity is at the centroid of

A floating body has a square cross section with side w as shown in the figure. The center of gravity is at the centroid of the cross section. Find the location of the water line, ℓ/w, where the body would be neutrally stable (GM = 0). If the body is floating in water, what would be the specific gravity of the body material?W

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