A block of wood has specific gravity 0.80.When placed in water,what percent of the volume of the wood is above the surface?
A)0,the block sinks.
B)20%
C)25%
D)80%

Name: A block of wood has specific gravity 0.80.When placed in water,what percent of the volume of the wood is above the surface? A)0,the block sinks. B)20% C)25% D)80%
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The specific gravity of 0.80 means the wood is 80% as dense as water. Therefore, 80% of the wood's volume is submerged, and 20% is above the surface.

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