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A rod of length 6 m has specific gravity ρ(=25/36). One end of the rod is tied to a 5 m long rope, which in turn is tied to the floor of a pool 10 m deep, as shown. Find the length (in m) of the part of rod which is out of water.



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Solution

Forces acting on rod are force of buoyancy, weight of rod and tension due to string.
Let Rod makes an angle θ with horizontal


Balancing torque about O,
Fbr=Wr
ρw(6x)Ag(6x)2cosθ=ρb(6A)(3)cosθ

(6x)2=36 ρ
6x=5
x=1



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