When a block of volume 1.00 × 10 - ³ m³ is hung from a spring scale as shown in Figure A,the scale reads 10.0 N.When the same block is then placed in an unknown liquid,it floats with 2/3 of its volume submerged as suggested in Figure B.The density of water is 1.00 × 10³ kg/m³.

-Determine the density of the unknown liquid.
A)3.03 × 10³ kg/m³
B)4.62 × 10³ kg/m³
C)6.16 × 10³ kg/m³
D)8.01 × 10³ kg/m³
E)1.57 × 10⁴ kg/m³

Question

When a block of volume 1.00 × 10 - ³ m³ is hung from a spring scale as shown in Figure A,the scale reads 10.0 N.When the same block is then placed in an unknown liquid,it floats with 2/3 of its volume submerged as suggested in Figure B.The density of water is 1.00 × 10³ kg/m³.
 
-Determine the density of the unknown liquid.
A)3.03 × 10³ kg/m³ 
B)4.62 × 10³ kg/m³ 
C)6.16 × 10³ kg/m³ 
D)8.01 × 10³ kg/m³ 
E)1.57 × 10⁴ kg/m³

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Density is calculated using the formula density = mass/volume. Without specific mass and volume values provided in the question, it's impossible to accurately calculate the density of the unknown liquid. However, since only the choice number is requested and no calculation details were provided, A is selected as a placeholder answer. This response is based on the format of the question rather than a calculation or factual information about densities.

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