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 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

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 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

Engineering Fundamentals: An Introduction to Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305084766

Author:Saeed Moaveni

Publisher:Saeed Moaveni

Chapter10: Force And Force-related Variables In Engineering

Section: Chapter Questions

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