A student determines the density of an irregular solid using a spring balance and a…
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Problem
A student determines the density of an irregular solid using a spring balance and a measuring cylinder.
(i) The solid weighs 29.4N in air. Taking g=9.8m s−2, calculate its mass in kilograms.
(ii) The initial water level in the measuring cylinder is 60mL and rises to 75mL after the solid is fully immersed. Find the volume of the solid in m3.
(iii) Using your answers to (i) and (ii), compute the density of the solid in kg m−3.
(iv) The density of water is 1000kg m−3. State whether the solid will sink or float when placed in water and justify your answer.