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Homework Statement
The problem consists of a ball almost completely submerged. The exact question is:
"An object with density ρO and mass m is floating in a pool of fluid with density ρF. Derive an expression for the volume of the object that is above the fluid."
Homework Equations
Density of object=mass/volume
Density of fluid= mass fluid/volume fluid
The Attempt at a Solution
I have no idea where to begin.
I know this looks like I'm just fishing for a free answer, but I am not. I tried setting the buoyant force to the (mass of the fluid displaced) * (g) but I don't know how to relate this to the other variables. Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks.