A rectangular tank has dimensions 120 x 66 x 60-cm and weighs 1410 N. Ifthe tank is allowed to float in fresh water, will the equilibrium be stable whenthe 60 cm edge is vertical?

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Given Data : Rectangular Tank Dimensions of tank (120*66*60) cm b= 60 cm h= 120 cm c=66 cm Weight…

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