Finding Restoring Force for Simple Harmonic Motion: 700g Cylinder in Water

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To find the restoring force for a floating 700 g cylinder in water after a 50 g mass is removed, the key is to calculate the change in buoyant force. The buoyant force is determined by the volume of water displaced by the submerged part of the cylinder. When the mass is removed, the cylinder will rise slightly, and the restoring force can be found using the difference in buoyant force before and after the mass removal. Participants are encouraged to share their attempts and specific areas of difficulty to receive targeted assistance. Understanding the principles of buoyancy and simple harmonic motion is essential for solving this problem.
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a 700 g cylinder of base area a=30 cm^2 and height 40 cm is floating upright in water. A 50 g mass, resting on top of the cylinder is suddenly removed. find the restoring force.

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