A wooden pole (S.G. of WP = 0.86), 507 mm in diameter (D), has a concrete cylinder (S.G. CC = 2.43),H= 595 mm high and of the same diameter. attached to one end. Determine the minimum height, L (in meters) of the wooden part of the pole for the system to float vertically in static equilibrium. express answer in 3 decimal places. WP H mm CC F Dmm diameter

A wooden pole (S.G. of WP = 0.86), 507 mm in diameter (D), has a concrete cylinder (S.G. CC = 2.43),H= 595 mm high and of the same diameter. attached to one end. Determine the minimum height, L (in meters) of the wooden part of the pole for the system to float vertically in static equilibrium. express answer in 3 decimal places. WP H mm CC F Dmm diameter

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Chapter10: Virtual Work And Potential Energy

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