A cube of material is 4 in. on a side and floats at the interface between kerosene (SG=0.82) and water, as shown. a. Find the specific gravity of the material. The answer should be (SG=0.973) b. How much weight is required to fully submerge the cube under water? The answer should be (0.063 lb)

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A cube of material is 4 in. on a side and floats at the interface between
kerosene (SG=0.82) and water, as shown.
a. Find the specific gravity of the material. The answer should be (SG=0.973)
b. How much weight is required to fully submerge the cube under
water? The answer should be (0.063 lb)


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Kerosene
b/3
Water
2b/3
77
Transcribed Image Text:Kerosene b/3 Water 2b/3 77
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