When an object floats in water, three-fourths of its volume is beneath the surface. What is the density of the object? Assume density of water to be 1000 kg/m3.
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We know that three-fourths of the object's volume is beneath the surface of the water. This means that one-fourth of the object's volume is above the surface of the water. Show more…
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