College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 9 - Solids and Fluids - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Multiple Choice Questions - Page 346: 13

Answer

(b) $p_{u}=\frac{3}{2}p_{b}$

Work Step by Step

If $p_{u}$ is the density of the unknown liquid, $p_{b}$ is the density of the block, Weight of the block = weight of liquid displaced by block So, $p_{b}Vg=p_{u}\frac{2}{3}Vg$ So, $p_{u}=\frac{3}{2}p_{b}$
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