Q3) A solid wood cylinder of diameter 2 ft and height of 4 ft as shown in Fig.3,the specific gravity of the wood is 0.6 .If the cylinder floats vertically in oil of specific gravity 0.85. State whether the equilibrium is stable or unstable. the specific weight for water y = 62.4 Ib/ft.

Q3) A solid wood cylinder of diameter 2 ft and height of 4 ft as shown in Fig.3,the specific gravity of the wood is 0.6 .If the cylinder floats vertically in oil of specific gravity 0.85. State whether the equilibrium is stable or unstable. the specific weight for water y = 62.4 Ib/ft.

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