For the foam cup described in Problem 5.28, will it float stably if placed in the water

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For the foam cup described in Problem 5.28, will it float stably if placed in the water with its axis vertical?

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A light foam cup similar to a disposable coffee cup has a weight of 0.05 N, a uniform diameter of 82.0 mm, and a length of 150 mm. How much of its height would be submerged if it were placed in water?

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Applied Fluid Mechanics

ISBN: 978-0132558921

7th edition

Authors: Robert L. Mott, Joseph A. Untener

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