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The buoyant force on the block and mass of the water displaced by the block.
Answer to Problem 18R
The mass of water displace by the block is
Explanation of Solution
Given info:
Density of water,
Volume of the water displaced by the block,
Formula Used:
Write the expression to calculate the mass of water displace by the block.
Write the expression to calculate the buoyant force on the block.
Calculation:
Consider the conversion factor to convert density from
Consider the conversion factor to convert volume from
Substitute all the values in the above expression.
Substitute all the values in the above expression.
Conclusion:
Thus, the mass of water displace by the block is
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