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Chapter 15 Problem 88GP

Question

Problem 88GP

A solid block is suspended from a spring scale. When the block is in air, the scale reads 35.0 N, when immersed in water the scale reads 31.1 N, and when immersed in oil the scale reads 31.8 N. (a) What is the density of the block? (b) What is the density of the oil?

Solution

Solution 88 GP

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We have to calculate the density of the block

We are required to calculate the density of the oil

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Title Physics with MasteringPhysics 4 
Author James S. Walker
ISBN 9780321541635

A solid block is suspended from a spring scale. When the

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