Question

A block of wood has a mass of 3.81 kg and a density of 535 kg/m³. It is to be loaded with lead (1.13 × 10⁴ kg/m³) so that it will float in water with 0.838 of its volume submerged. What mass of lead is needed if the lead is attached to (a) the top of the wood and (b) the bottom of the wood?

(a)

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(b)

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Answer 1