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Will the cylindrical float described in Problem 5.4 be stable if placed in the fluid with...

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

Problem 5.4

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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