Fox and McDonald's Introduction to Fluid Mechanics
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Author: Philip J. Pritchard, John W. Mitchell
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 3, Problem 73P
Find the specific weight of the sphere shown if its volume is 0.025m3. State all assumptions. What is the equilibrium position of the sphere if the weight is removed?
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