AP Physics 2mediummcq1 pt
A block of wood floats with 60% submerged. Its density (water = 1000 kg/m³) is
A.600 kg/m³
B.400 kg/m³
C.1000 kg/m³
D.1670 kg/m³
Explanation
Core Concept
ρ_wood = (submerged fraction) × ρ_water = 0.60 × 1000 = 600 kg/m³.
Correct Answer
A600 kg/m³
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