Please solve q 167?

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1 Answer
Apr 5, 2018

0.98 m

Explanation:

Let us denote the density of the liquid and the material of the bowl by ρl and ρb, respectively. If the outer and inner radii of the hemispherical bowl are R and r, respectively, then (since the bowl is just floating)

  • the weight of the bowl =23π(R3r3)ρbg
  • the buoyant force on the ball =23πR3ρlg

Hence

23πR3ρlg=23π(R3r3)ρbg

1r3R3=ρlρb=1.2×1032×104=0.06

(rR)3=0.94rR=30.940.98