A cube of solid wood, 1.0 m on each side, is placed in water. The specific gravity of the wood is 0.6. Check the stability of this cube if placed in (a) oil (specific gravity = XXXXXXXXXXwater, and...

A cube of solid wood, 1.0 m on each side, is placed in water. The specific gravity of the wood is 0.6. Check the stability of this cube if placed in (a) oil (specific gravity = 0. 7) (6) water, and (c) mercury (specific gravity = 13.6).

A rectangular block 6 ft long, 2 ft wide, and 1 ft deep, floats in water. Determine the state of its equilibrium if it weighs 9.81 kN.