A sphere 900mm-diameter floats half submerged in a tank of oil (sg=0.90) What is the total vertical pressure on the sphere? a. 1420 N b. 1592 N c. 7370 N d. 1690 N

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A sphere 900mm-diameter floats half submerged in a tank of oil (sg=0.90)
4. What is the total vertical pressure on the sphere?
a. 1420 N
b. 1592 N
c. 7370 N
d. 1690 N
5. What is the minimum weight of anchor weighing 23.56KN/cu.m that will be
required to submerge the sphere completely?
a. 2695 N
b. 11404 N
c. 2464 N
d. 2270 N
Transcribed Image Text:A sphere 900mm-diameter floats half submerged in a tank of oil (sg=0.90) 4. What is the total vertical pressure on the sphere? a. 1420 N b. 1592 N c. 7370 N d. 1690 N 5. What is the minimum weight of anchor weighing 23.56KN/cu.m that will be required to submerge the sphere completely? a. 2695 N b. 11404 N c. 2464 N d. 2270 N
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