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An iron anchor of density $7870 \mathrm{~kg} / \mathrm{m}^{3}$ appears $200 \mathrm{~N}$ lighter in water than in air. (a) What is the volume of the anchor?(b) How much does it weigh in air?
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An iron anchor of density 7870 kg/m3 appears 200 N lighter in water than in air. What is the volume of the anchor? How much does it weigh in air?
An iron anchor of density $7870 \mathrm{~kg} / \mathrm{m}^{3}$ appears $200 \mathrm{~N}$ lighter in water than in air. (a) What is the volume of the anchor? (b) How much does it weigh in air?
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