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An iron anchor of density 7800.00 kg/m appears 260 N lighter in water than in air. (a) What is the volume of the anchor? (b) How much does it weigh in air? (a) Number i Units (b) Number Units

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An iron anchor of density 7800.00 kg/m appears 260 N lighter in water than in air. (a) What is the volume of the anchor? (b) How
much does it weigh in air?
(a) Number
Units
(b) Number
Units

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