A Cylinder, Semicircular in Cross-Section, Is 10 M Long and 5.0

question 49

Multiple Choice

A cylinder, semicircular in cross-section, is 10 m long and 5.0 m in radius. It is completely submerged, with its flat bottom side horizontal and 8.0 m below the water surface, as shown in the figure. What is the magnitude of the net force on the curved upper surface of the half-cylinder? Neglect atmospheric pressure.

• A)2.0 × 10⁶ N
• B)2.5 × 10⁶ N
• C)3.0 × 10⁶ N
• D)3.5 × 10⁶ N
• E)4.0 × 10⁶ N

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