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A spherical balloon 9.5 m in diameter weighs 1250 N. It is filled with helium weighing 1.65 N/m3 . Determine the maximum load (N) the balloon can lift. γair = 12 N/m3

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

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Author:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas

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Chapter8: Centroids And Distributed Loads

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8.121P: One side of the container has a 03-m square door that is hinged at its top edge. If the container is...

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