(Buoyancy) An irregularly shaped piece of a solid material weighs 8.33 lb in air and 5.30 lb when completely submerged in water. Determine the density of the material. p= || slugs/ft³

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(Buoyancy) An irregularly shaped piece of a
solid material weighs 8.33 lb in air and 5.30 lb
when completely submerged in water.
Determine the density of the material.
p=
slugs/ft³
Transcribed Image Text:(Buoyancy) An irregularly shaped piece of a solid material weighs 8.33 lb in air and 5.30 lb when completely submerged in water. Determine the density of the material. p= slugs/ft³
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