A rectangular block of dimensions 1.2mx 1mx1.8m this is completely submerged in water its weight in the water is found to be 2542.8N. Find; (i) its weight in the air, (ii) specific gravity of the block.

A rectangular block of dimensions 1.2mx 1mx1.8m this is completely submerged in water its weight in the water is found to be 2542.8N. Find; (i) its weight in the air, (ii) specific gravity of the block.

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A rectangular block of dimensions 1.2mx 1mx1.8m this is
completely submerged in water its weight in the water is
found to be 2542.8N. Find;
(i) its weight in the air,
(ii) specific gravity of the block.

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