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Re: Buoy floatation

By:Don Beale
Date: 6/14/2001, 12:10 am

In Response To: Re: Buoy floatation (Porter)

I didnt look up the formula. Thanks!

: Um, your point is good but your math is lacking.

: V(sphere)=4 x pi x r^3 / 3 = 4 x 3.1416 x .375^3 / 3 = .221 cu ft

: Density of water = 62.43 lb/cu ft

: Buoyancy= (.221 cu ft) x (62.43 lb/cu ft) = 13.79 lb

: Happy floating,
: Porter

Buoy floatation *Pic*
John Monfoe -- 6/13/2001, 7:10 am

is that orange shagg carpet? whoa...:) *NM*
brett the hitman hart -- 6/16/2001, 8:22 pm

Re: Buoy floatation
Rick -- 6/15/2001, 6:58 pm

Re: Buoy floatation
mike allen ---> -- 6/13/2001, 11:53 am

Re: Buoy floatation
John Monfoe -- 6/14/2001, 6:26 am

Re: Buoy floatation
Don Beale -- 6/13/2001, 11:34 am

Re: Buoy floatation
Porter -- 6/13/2001, 1:29 pm

Re: Buoy floatation
Don Beale -- 6/14/2001, 12:10 am

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