Question
A rectangular object has a width of 40 meters, height of 15 meters, and length of 2 meters. It floats consistently when 3 meters of its height is below the surface of the water.
1. Find the volume of the displaced water.
- Is this the same as the volume of the object?
1. Find the volume of the displaced water.
- Is this the same as the volume of the object?
Answers
Steve
no, it is just the 3 meter part that is submerged.
If it sinks, then the displaced water has the same volume as the object.
If it sinks, then the displaced water has the same volume as the object.