4.2.11. With what force a heavy stick presses on the bottom of the reservoir, if a hollow ball of radius $r$, rigidly connected to the stick, is half immersed in the liquid? The density of the liquid is $\rho$, the length of the stick is $l$.
Solution
Let's consider the following figure
Force analysis
The system is on equilibrium in above position, so total torque is zero ($\sum \vec{\tau} = \vec{0}$). Considering as a pivot point the center of mass of the stick (located at stick's half),
Another way: Let's suppose the pivot point at the contact of stick with the bottom. Applying Newton Second Law for rotation ($\sum \vec{\tau} = \vec{0}$) and considering the massless ball