When a 5 Ib weight is placed on the end of a floating wooden beam, the beam tilts at an angle 0= 2.5 with its upper right comer at the surface, as shown in the figure. The floating wooden beam having the dimensions of 8 in x 8 in x 10 ft. What is the buoyant force in Ib?

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When a 5 lb weight is placed on the end of a floating wooden beam, the beam tilts
at an angle 0= 2.5 with its upper right corner at the surface, as shown in the figure.
The floating wooden beam having the dimensions of 8 in x 8 in x 10 ft. What is the
buoyant force in Ib?
5 Ib
Water
10 ft
8 in x 8 in
Transcribed Image Text:When a 5 lb weight is placed on the end of a floating wooden beam, the beam tilts at an angle 0= 2.5 with its upper right corner at the surface, as shown in the figure. The floating wooden beam having the dimensions of 8 in x 8 in x 10 ft. What is the buoyant force in Ib? 5 Ib Water 10 ft 8 in x 8 in
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