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Explain why only a part of a wooden log having density remains below the surface when…
PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Fluids · Fluids
Problem
Explain why only a part of a wooden log having density
700
kg
m
−
3
700\,\text{kg\,m}^{-3}
700
kg
m
−
3
remains below the surface when it floats on freshwater.
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