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It is desired to have a bottom-moored, floating system that creates a nonlinear force in the mooring line as the water level rises. The design force F need only be accurate in the range of seawater depths h between 6 and 8 m, as shown in the accompanying table. Design a buoyant system that will provide this force distribution. The system should be prac- tical (of inexpensive materials and simple construction). h, m F, N h, m F, N 6.00 400 7.25 554 6.25 437 7.50 573 6.50 471 7.75 589 6.75 7.00 502 8.00 600 530

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