The base of a solid metal cone (Sp. Gr. 6.95) is 25 cm in diameter. The altitude of the cone is 30 cm. If placed in a basin containing mercury (Sp. Gr. 13.60) with the apex of the cone down, how deep will the cone float? O 0.17 m 0.24 m 0.28 m

The base of a solid metal cone (Sp. Gr. 6.95) is 25 cm in diameter. The altitude of the cone is 30 cm. If placed in a basin containing mercury (Sp. Gr. 13.60) with the apex of the cone down, how deep will the cone float? O 0.17 m 0.24 m 0.28 m

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The base of a solid metal cone (Sp. Gr. 6.95) is 25 cm in diameter. The altitude of the cone is 30
cm. If placed in a basin containing mercury (Sp. Gr. 13.60) with the apex of the cone down, how
deep will the cone float?
0.17 m
0.24 m
0.28 m
0.21 m

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