Discussion Thread: Application of Static Equilibrium

In some water parks we find splash pads that contain either conical or cylindrically bucket water dampers. Each bucket is hanged using pairs of strings attached on a rod/shaft that is inserted along the cord of the bucket. While the water is filling the bucket, the bucket remains in static equilibrium until the water reaches a certain level. After that, the bucket loses its equilibrium state and dumps the entire water down. After watching the following clip, discuss why the cones topples and dumps the water after the water in the cones reach a certain level.

• In your thread, discuss why the the cones remain in equilibrium before toppling and what disrupted the equilibrium condition later.
• The answers to the above questions must be supported with relevant sketches, free body diagrams, and static equilibrium equations.