Position of Floating Cylindrical Disk in Water

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The discussion revolves around the buoyancy of a floating cylindrical disk in water, with specific focus on calculating its specific gravity, submerged depth, and height above water. The specific gravity of the disk was determined to be 0.898. The user successfully calculated that the bottom surface of the disk is 1.27 cm below the water level. However, they are seeking assistance with determining how far the top surface is above the water level. The conversation emphasizes the need for relevant equations and methods to solve for the final measurement.
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A cylindrical disk has volume 8.99 × 10-3 m3 and mass 8.07 kg. The disk is floating on the surface of some water with its flat surfaces horizontal. The area of each flat surface is 0.633m2. (a) What is the specific gravity of the disk? (b) How far below the water level is its bottom surface? (c) How far above the water level is its top surface?



I solved part a, which is .898, but i have no idea how to get b and c.
Like what equation would i use?
 
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ok i actually just solved part b and got 1.27 cm.
kind of stuck on part c
 

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