A Sphere of Radius 10

question 9

Short Answer

A sphere of radius 10.0 cm floats in equilibrium partially submerged in water with its lowest point 5.00 cm below the water's surface.
(a) What is the buoyant force acting on the sphere?
(b) What is the weight of the sphere?

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