AP Physics 2easymcq1 pt
A block of wood with density 600 kg/m³ is floating in water (density 1000 kg/m³). What fraction of the volume of the block is submerged?
A.D) 0.8
B.B) 0.4
C.A) 0.3
D.C) 0.6
Explanation
Core Concept
For a floating object, the fraction of volume submerged equals the ratio of the object's density to the fluid's density. Fraction submerged = ρ_object/ρ_fluid = 600/1000 = 0.6.
Correct Answer
DC) 0.6
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