If the human body has an average density of 977 kg/m', what fraction of a person is submerged when floating gently in fresh water? submerged fraction: What fraction of a person is submerged when floating gently in salt water, which has a density of 1027 kg/m³ ? submerged fraction:

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If the human body has an average density of 977 kg/m³, what fraction of a person is submerged when floating gently in
fresh water?
submerged fraction:
What fraction of a person is submerged when floating gently in salt water, which has a density of 1027 kg/m³ ?
submerged fraction:
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