[Milsurplus] TBX-8...

Tue, 25 Jun 2002 07:46:50 -0400

There is no reason to doubt Archimedes' principle or the fact  that a TBX
will float. A little off  topic, but since it was started, I'll attempt to
finish it. Buoyancy, or the ability to stay afloat is a function of an
objects weight and volume which define it's density. If its density is such
that it can displace more water than its weight then it will sink. If it
displaces less, it will float. If it is equal, then its motion will be
dependent on external forces. Evidently a TBX with the cover securely on it
does not displace enough to sink. If the cover was not on it, then water
could find its way inside, adding to its existing density, and it would
sink. And sorry Ken, I do not have any extra covers. 73 - Mike

Mike B. Feher, N4FS
89 Arnold Blvd.
Howell NJ, 07731
(732) 901-9193

----- Original Message -----
From: "Hue Miller" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2002 5:13 AM
Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] TBX-8...

>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Marty R's GI-stuff haunt <[email protected]>
>
> > Float to shore?  Will Mr. Archimede's school principal please stand
> up?
>
> Yes- and it wasn't the GI's or surplus hounds who made that claim -
> it
> appears in GE's post war memoir - "Men and Volts at War"  ( 1948-
> i think ).
> Hue
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