Solid oblate spheroid of specific density 0<ρ<1 floats on surface of water?

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Solid oblate spheroid of specific density 0<ρ<1 floats on surface of water?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oblate
Is the short polar axis oriented vertically or horizontally?

2007-11-09 06:15:49 · 2 answers · asked by Alexander 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

DF:
you are mistaken about question being 50:50

2007-11-09 06:20:54 · update #1

2 answers

The polar axis of a smartie or M&M would be vertical.

I just realised that the egg is also sinking sideways...At least I think.

Thank you for posting this one:D

2007-11-11 02:50:55 · answer #1 · answered by Yahoo! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋

vertically? I like this one it's a 50:50

2007-11-09 06:18:47 · answer #2 · answered by chefdjf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋