Question: Question 4 ( 2 5 points ) A floating piece of ice, with uniform thicknes, sinks h with the weight ( W ) of a

Question 4(25 points)
A floating piece of ice, with uniform thicknes, sinks h with the weight (W) of a polar bear in the
center of the ice. For the sea water, where the ice is floating, the specific gravity is SG.
a) Derive the equation to compute the area (A) of the ice in the plane of the water level (15 points)
b) What is the magnitude of the area (A) if h=1 inche, W=5G0lb and SG=1.03.(10 points)
Question 4 ( 2 5 points ) A floating piece of

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