A metal block of volume is suspended by a cord and fully submerged in water inside a…

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Problem

2.0\,\text{kg}

metal block of volume

1.5\times10^{-4}\,\text{m}^3

is suspended by a cord and fully submerged in water inside a rocket that accelerates straight upward at

4.0\,\text{m/s}^2

. The block remains at rest relative to the water. What is the tension in the cord? (a)

19\,\text{N}

(b)

28\,\text{N}

(c)

26\,\text{N}

(d)

11\,\text{N}