SOLUTION: A hollow box made of 6061 aluminum measures 42cm x 80cm x 50cm. All the walls will have the same thickness. What is the maximum thickness I can make the walls and have the aluminu
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Question 243735: A hollow box made of 6061 aluminum measures 42cm x 80cm x 50cm. All the walls will have the same thickness. What is the maximum thickness I can make the walls and have the aluminum box still float?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Are those the inside or outside dimensions?
And, what density is to be used for aluminum?
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