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For the same condition as the previous problem (After a solid block is put on a scale in the water tank as shown in the picture, the total water volume level increases  from 5.0 m3 to 6.0 m3.  The reading from the upper spring scale is 36.9 kN, and the reading from the scale in the water is 30 kN. The specific weight of water is γw=9.81kN/m3. ), select the correct value for the specific weight of the object γobject :________     A. 46.71   B.   16.71 kN     C. 76.71 kN/m3   D. 65.91 kN/m3

For the same condition as the previous problem (After a solid block is put on a scale in the water tank as shown in the picture, the total water volume level increases  from 5.0 m3 to 6.0 m3.  The reading from the upper spring scale is 36.9 kN, and the reading from the scale in the water is 30 kN. The specific weight of water is γw=9.81kN/m3. ), select the correct value for the specific weight of the object γobject :________     A. 46.71   B.   16.71 kN     C. 76.71 kN/m3   D. 65.91 kN/m3

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Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)
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Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan
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For the same condition as the previous problem (After a solid block is put on a scale in the water tank as shown in the picture, the total water volume level increases  from 5.0 m3 to 6.0 m3.  The reading from the upper spring scale is 36.9 kN, and the reading from the scale in the water is 30 kN. The specific weight of water is γw=9.81kN/m3. ), select the correct value for the specific weight of the object γobject :________

 
  A.

46.71
  B.

 

16.71 kN

 
  C.

76.71 kN/m3
  D.

65.91 kN/m3
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