The base of a rectangular tank is 3 feet by 2 feet, and the tank is three feet tall. The water in the tank is just 9 inches deep. 1. How much will the water level rise if we place a one-foot metal cube on the bottom of the tank? 2. How much more will the water level rise if we place a second one-foot metal cube on the bottom of the tank next to the first?
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The volume of the one-foot metal cube is 1 cubic foot. When it is placed in the tank, it will displace an equivalent volume of water. The base area of the tank is 3 feet by 2 feet, which is 6 square feet. So, the water level will rise by 1 cubic foot / 6 square Show more…
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