PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Fluids · Fluids
Problem
An iron cube has mass 200g and volume 100cm3. What will happen when the cube is gently placed in fresh water at 4∘C?
(a) It will float with half of its volume submerged.
(b) It will remain suspended at any depth in the water.
(c) It will sink to the bottom.
(d) It will float only if it is placed very gently; otherwise it will sink.