A crane is used to lower weights into a lake for an underwater construction project. Determine the tension in the rope of the crane due to a 3-ft-diameter spherical steel block (density = 494 lbm/ft3) when it is (a) suspended in the air and (b) completely immersed in water.

A crane is used to lower weights into a lake for an underwater construction project. Determine the tension in the rope of the crane due to a 3-ft-diameter spherical steel block (density = 494 lbm/ft3) when it is (a) suspended in the air and (b) completely immersed in water.

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Chapter8: Centroids And Distributed Loads

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Problem 8.122P: The 12-ft wide quarter-circular gate AB is hinged at A. Determine the contact force between the gate...

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