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Elliptic functions and flotation

General Mathematics 2019-11-07 v1

Abstract

A paraboloid or a cone of density ρ\rho with vertical axis is released from rest into a liquid of density ρ0\rho_0. We determine the critical value of the ratio ρ0/ρ\rho_0/\rho for subsequent full submersion.

Cite

@article{arxiv.1911.02015,
  title  = {Elliptic functions and flotation},
  author = {P. L. Robinson},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1911.02015},
  year   = {2019}
}
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