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Some fish have a density slightly less than that of water
Chapter 11, Problem 44(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 44PE
Some fish have a density slightly less than that of water and must exert a force (swim) to stay submerged. What force must an 85.0-kg grouper exert to stay submerged in salt water if its body density is 1015 kg/m3 ?
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QUESTION:
Problem 44PE
Some fish have a density slightly less than that of water and must exert a force (swim) to stay submerged. What force must an 85.0-kg grouper exert to stay submerged in salt water if its body density is 1015 kg/m3 ?
ANSWER:
Solution 44PE
The grouper will experience a buoyant force due to water. If the weight of the grouper is greater than the buoyant force it will sink. Therefore, the buoyant force will be greater than the weight. The force exerted by the grouper will be .
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Given data:
The mass of the grouper kg
The density of a fish kg/m3
The volume of the grouper
m3
m3
Therefore, the grouper would displace 0.084 m3 volume of water.