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Mechanical Properties of Fluids: Buoyancy MCQ

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BuoyancyHardQuestion 6447

Question

A cube (side 10 cm, density 500 kg/m³) floats in water. Height above water:
  1. A
    5 cm
    Correct
  2. B
    4 cm
  3. C
    6 cm
  4. D
    3 cm

Correct answer

5 cm

Explanation

Fraction submerged = ρ/ρ_water = 500/1000 = 0.5. Submerged = 5 cm. Height above = 5 cm.

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