Calculating Buoyancy of Steel Boat

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To calculate the buoyancy of a steel boat, the dimensions of the steel bottom and sides must be considered, with the bottom measuring 4.00 m x 10.0 m x 4.00 cm and the sides being 0.490 cm thick. The buoyant force is equal to the weight of the object, represented by the equation Fbouy = Wobj. There is confusion regarding whether to neglect the weight of the arms of the boat in the calculations. Clarification is needed on whether the goal is to determine how deep the boat will sit in the water or to find the water requirements for other purposes. Accurate calculations are essential for understanding the boat's buoyancy and stability in water.
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1. The bottom of a steel "boat" is a 4.00 m x 10.0 m x 4.00 cm piece of steel (rho=7900). The sides are made of 0.490 cm-thick steel.


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Fbouy = Wobj



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i have gone around in so many directions that I am pretty much lost...is okay to neglect the weight of the arms and if not then where do I account for this... help!
 
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I assume he wants to find how deep the boat will lie in the water..
(But it might be he is interested in finding out how much water he needs to keep his pot plants alive..)
 
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