Focus on Problem Solving Exercises
Imagine you place a cork measuring 1.30 cm × 4.50 cm × 3.00 cm in a container filled with water. On top of this cork you place a small lead cube of side 1.15 cm. Describe how you would determine if the combination of the cork and the lead cube will still float in the water. Note any information you would need to look up to answer this question.

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Focus on Problem Solving Exercises 
Imagine you place a cork measuring 1.30 cm × 4.50 cm × 3.00 cm in a container filled with water. On top of this cork you place a small lead cube of side 1.15 cm. Describe how you would determine if the combination of the cork and the lead cube will still float in the water. Note any information you would need to look up to answer this question.

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Imagine you place a cork measuring 1.30 cm × 4.50 cm × 3.00 cm in a container filled with water. On top of this cork you place a small lead cube of side 1.15 cm. Describe how you would determine if the combination of the cork and the lead cube will still float in the water. Note any information you would need to look up to answer this question.