A brass cube, 6 in on side weighs 67 lb, we want to hold this cube in equilibrium under water by attaching a light foam buoy to it. If the foam weighs 4.5 lb/ft 3 , what is the minimum required volume of the buoy?

A brass cube, 6 in on side weighs 67 lb, we want to hold this cube in equilibrium under water by attaching a light foam buoy to it. If the foam weighs 4.5 lb/ft 3 , what is the minimum required volume of the buoy?

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