Mastering Physics with Pearson eText -- Standalone Access Card -- for Conceptual Physical Science (6th Edition)
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Chapter 5, Problem 65TAR
Rank, from most to least, the percentage of volume above the water line for: (a) A basketball floating in fresh water. (b) A basketball floating in salt water. (c) A basketball floating in mercury.
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Mastering Physics with Pearson eText -- Standalone Access Card -- for Conceptual Physical Science (6th Edition)
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