A cube of material is 4 in. on a side and floats at the interface between kerosene (SG=0.82) and water, as shown. a. Find the specific gravity of the material.  b. How much weight is required to fully submerge the cube under water?  Show prssure diagram with complete solution, correct formula, and conversions/

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A cube of material is 4 in. on a side and floats at the interface between
kerosene (SG=0.82) and water, as shown.
a. Find the specific gravity of the material. 
b. How much weight is required to fully submerge the cube under
water? 


Show prssure diagram with complete solution, correct formula, and conversions/

Kerosene
b/3
Water
2b/3
77
Transcribed Image Text:Kerosene b/3 Water 2b/3 77
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