Two spheres, each 1.2 m in diameter, weigh 4 kN and 12 kN, respectively. They are connected with a short rope and placed in water. What is the tension in the rope and what portion of the lighter sphere protrudes from the water.

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Two spheres, each 1.2 m in diameter, weigh 4 kN 
and 12 kN, respectively. They are connected with a 
short rope and placed in water. What is the tension 
in the rope and what portion of the lighter sphere 
protrudes from the water.

 

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