A rock of mass M with a density twice that of water is sitting on the bottom of an aquarium tank filled with water. The normal force exerted on the rock by the bottom of the tank is Group of answer choices 2Mg. 3Mg. Mg/2. zero. Mg.
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Since the density of water is 1 g/cm³ (or 1000 kg/m³), the density of the rock, which is twice that of water, is 2 g/cm³ (or 2000 kg/m³). Show more…
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