A 10.0-kg block of metal is suspended from a scale and
Chapter 9, Problem 9.30(choose chapter or problem)
A 10.0-kg block of metal is suspended from a scale and immersed in water, as in Figure P9.30. The dimensions of the block are 12.0 cm 10.0 cm 10.0 cm. The 12.0-cm dimension is vertical, and the top of the block is 5.00 cm below the surface of the water. (a) What are the forces exerted by the water on the top and bottom of the block? (Take P0 1.013 0 105 N/m2.) (b) What is the reading of the spring scale? (c) Show that the buoyant force equals the difference between the forces at the top and bottom of the block.
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