12.2.3 - Rigid Body Rotations and Centrifugal Forces
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Practice Questions
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What fraction of an iceberg is submerged in water?
💡 Hint: Consider the density of ice compared to water.
What happens to the center of buoyancy when underwater melting occurs?
💡 Hint: Think about how melting affects the balance of forces.
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What is the fraction of an iceberg visible above water?
💡 Hint: Remember the density difference.
True or False: The center of buoyancy always stays in the same location.
💡 Hint: Consider how melting could change buoyancy.
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Explain the implications of melting ice for an iceberg's stability, using theoretical and practical examples.
💡 Hint: Consider both engineering designs and natural observations.
Analyze a scenario where fluid in a rotating tank overflows; derive the conditions necessary for this to occur.
💡 Hint: Examine the relationship between fluid height and rotational speed.
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