A rectangular wooden block is tall and has density

PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Fluids · Fluids

Problem

A rectangular wooden block is

12\,\text{cm}

tall and has density

800\,\text{kg m}^{-3}

. It is floating upright in a liquid whose density is

1000\,\text{kg m}^{-3}

. Determine the height of the block that rises above the liquid surface. (a)

1.2\,\text{cm}

(b)

9.6\,\text{cm}

(c)

2.4\,\text{cm}

(d)

3.6\,\text{cm}