Question: A solid cylindrical pine ((S=0.50)) spar buoy has a cylindrical lead ((S=11.3)) weight attached, as shown in Fig. P2.144. Determine the equilibrium position of the

A solid cylindrical pine \((S=0.50)\) spar buoy has a cylindrical lead \((S=11.3)\) weight attached, as shown in Fig. P2.144. Determine the equilibrium position of the spar buoy in seawater (i.e., find \(d\) ). Is this spar buoy stable or unstable? For seawater, \(S=1.03\)

Figure P2. 144

2' 16' Lead 0.5' d

2' 16' Lead 0.5' d

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