A cubical block of side 0.5 m floats on water with 30% of its volume under water. What is the maximum weight that can be put on the block without fully submerging it under water?[take, density of water 103 kg/m3]
(a)
30.1 kg
(b)
46.3 kg
(c)
87.5 kg
(d)
65.4 kg
A cubical block of side 0.5 m floats on water with 30% of its volume under water. What is the maximum weight that can be put on the block without fully submerging it under water?[take, density of water 103 kg/m3]
(a)
30.1 kg
(b)
46.3 kg
(c)
87.5 kg
(d)
65.4 kg
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A cubical block of side 0.5 m floats on water with 30% of its volume under water. What is the maximum weight that can be put on the block without fully submerging it under water?[take, density of water 103 kg/m3]
(a)
30.1 kg
(b)
46.3 kg
(c)
87.5 kg
(d)
65.4 kg
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A cubical block of side 0.5 m floats on water with 30% of its volume under water. What is the maximum weight that can be put on the block without fully submerging it under water?[take, density of water 103 kg/m3] |
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(a) |
30.1 kg |
(b) |
46.3 kg |
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(c) |
87.5 kg |
(d) |
65.4 kg |
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Answer Key / Explanation : (c) -
Given 
g …
Let m mass should be placed
Hence 
…
equation 
− equation 
⇒ mg =
⇒ m = 87.5 kg
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