Current Attempt in Progress (Buoyancy) An irregularly shaped piece of a solid material weighs 8.13 lb in air and 4.95 lb when completely submerged in water. Determine the density of the material. p= slugs/ft³

Current Attempt in Progress (Buoyancy) An irregularly shaped piece of a solid material weighs 8.13 lb in air and 4.95 lb when completely submerged in water. Determine the density of the material. p= slugs/ft³

Engineering Fundamentals: An Introduction to Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781305084766

Author:Saeed Moaveni

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Chapter10: Force And Force-related Variables In Engineering

Section: Chapter Questions

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Determine the density of the material.
p=
slugs/ft3

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