A rectangular tank of dimensions: 2 m x 1.4 m x I m deep contains fresh water to a depth of 0.6 m. A block of wood of mass 156 kg is then placed so that it floats freely upon the surface of the water. Calculate the load (kN) on the bottom of the tank: (i) before the block is placed on the water, (ii) after the block is placed on the water.

A rectangular tank of dimensions: 2 m x 1.4 m x I m deep contains fresh water to a depth of 0.6 m. A block of wood of mass 156 kg is then placed so that it floats freely upon the surface of the water. Calculate the load (kN) on the bottom of the tank: (i) before the block is placed on the water, (ii) after the block is placed on the water.

International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition

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Chapter7: Dry Friction

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Problem 7.35P: The weight of the cylindrical tank is negligible in comparison to the weight of water it contains...

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