A cubical block of density b = 600 kg/m3 floats in a liquid of density l = 900 kg/m3. If the height of block is H = 8.0 cm, then height of the submerged part is cm.
- 6.3
- 4.3
- 7.3
- 5.3
Answer
(4) 5.3
Solution
Let A be the area of the base and h the submerged height.
For floating, weight of block = buoyant force (weight of displaced liquid)
AH b g = Ah l g
h = H b l = 8.0 600900
h = 5.33 cm 5.3 cm
Answer: (4)