An oil drum of diameter \(d\) and mass \(m\) floats in a bath of sea water of density \(ho_{w}\) as shown in Fig. 1.78. Considering a small displacement \(x\) of the oil drum from its static equilibrium position, determine the equivalent spring constant associated with the restoring force.

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I I mg FIGURE 1.78 Oil drum floating in sea water. Static equilibrium position