A cylindrical object 77mm diameter, 162mm height and a mass of 613g, is placed in the tank, which contains oil (51mm thick) and water. Calculate the height(in mm) above the surface of the oil at which it will float if maintained in the vertical position. Take density of oil equals 975 kg/m³.

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A cylindrical object 77mm diameter, 162mm height and a mass of 613g, is placed in the tank, which contains oil (51mm thick) and water. Calculate the height(in mm) above the surface of the oil at which it will float if maintained in the vertical position. Take density of oil equals 975 kg/m³.
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