A tall cylindrical tank 150 mm in diameter contains water 200 mm deep and oil (S = 0.80) 30 mm deep. A cylindrical buoy 100 mm in diameter and 120 mm high is placed vertically in the tank. The buoy weighs 5 N. Determine the specific gravity of the buoy? O 0.45

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A tall cylindrical tank 150 mm in diameter contains water 200 mm deep
and oil (S = 0.80) 30 mm deep. A cylindrical buoy 100 mm in diameter and
120 mm high is placed vertically in the tank. The buoy weighs 5 N.
Determine the specific gravity of the buoy?
O 0.45
O 0.36
O 0.63
O 0.54
Transcribed Image Text:A tall cylindrical tank 150 mm in diameter contains water 200 mm deep and oil (S = 0.80) 30 mm deep. A cylindrical buoy 100 mm in diameter and 120 mm high is placed vertically in the tank. The buoy weighs 5 N. Determine the specific gravity of the buoy? O 0.45 O 0.36 O 0.63 O 0.54
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