A block of wood floats in water with 7 inches projecting above the water surface. If the same block were placed in alcohol of sp.gr. 0.82, the block would project 4 inches above the surface of the alcohol. Determine the specific gravity of the wood block. (please include units) - Fluid mechanics

A block of wood floats in water with 7 inches projecting above the water surface. If the same block were placed in alcohol of sp.gr. 0.82, the block would project 4 inches above the surface of the alcohol. Determine the specific gravity of the wood block. (please include units) - Fluid mechanics

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