Problem 5 Given: Assume an air pressurized sphere made of steel has an outer diameter of 3 meters and a wall thickness of 3 cm. Assume a density of steel = 8000 kg/m3. Required: a) Determine the air weight of the sphere. b) Determine the buoyant force of the sphere assuming it is completely submerged.

Problem 5 Given: Assume an air pressurized sphere made of steel has an outer diameter of 3 meters and a wall thickness of 3 cm. Assume a density of steel = 8000 kg/m3. Required: a) Determine the air weight of the sphere. b) Determine the buoyant force of the sphere assuming it is completely submerged.

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