Fox and McDonald's Introduction to Fluid Mechanics
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ISBN: 9781118912652
Author: Philip J. Pritchard, John W. Mitchell
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 3, Problem 89P
A proposed ocean salvage scheme involves pumping air into “bags” placed within and around a wrecked vessel on the sea bottom. Comment on the practicality of this plan, supporting your conclusions with analyses.
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Fox and McDonald's Introduction to Fluid Mechanics
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