What is the Equilibrium Angle of an Immersed Wooden Stick?

[nil1996]

Homework Statement

A uniform wooden stick of density d is completely immersed in water of density D (D>d). One end of the stick is free to rotate about a hinge which is attached to the wall of the container. In equilibrium the stick the stick makes an angle θ then tanθ is-
(a)0

(b)d/D

(c)1-d/D

(d)D/d

Homework Equations

related to buoyancy

The Attempt at a Solution

First of all i am not understanding the nature of buoyant force. In this case can we consider it to act at the middle of the rod?

 

[Chestermiller]

Yes.