1. A water bug is observed to be stationary on the surface of a pond, held up by surface tension. The bug has six legs, and each leg is in contact with the water over a length of 5 mm. What is the maximum mass (in grams) of the bug for it to not sink? State all assumptions or simplifications. Draw the free body diagram and show the forces. 5 mm 5 mm

1. A water bug is observed to be stationary on the surface of a pond, held up by surface tension. The bug has six legs, and each leg is in contact with the water over a length of 5 mm. What is the maximum mass (in grams) of the bug for it to not sink? State all assumptions or simplifications. Draw the free body diagram and show the forces. 5 mm 5 mm

Structural Analysis

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337630931

Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Publisher:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Chapter2: Loads On Structures

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1P

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