A 10.0-kg block of metal measuring 12.0 cm by 10.0 cmby 10.0 cm is suspended from a

Chapter 14, Problem 27

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A 10.0-kg block of metal measuring 12.0 cm by 10.0 cmby 10.0 cm is suspended from a scale and immersed inwater as shown in Figure P14.26b. The 12.0-cm dimensionis vertical, and the top of the block is 5.00 cm belowthe surface of the water. (a) What are the magnitudes ofthe forces acting on the top and on the bottom of theblock due to the surrounding water? (b) What is thereading of the spring scale? (c) Show that the buoyantforce equals the difference between the forces at the topand bottom of the block.

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