Question

A metal cube measuring 1.50 cm on a side has a mass of 38.3g. Will this cube float or sink in mercury: your calculations must support your answer.
Calculate the density of the metal and see if it is less that that of mercury. The density of mercury should be looked up. It is about 13.6 g/cm^3, as I recall.

If the density of the metal is less than 13.6 g/cm^3, it wil float.
38.3/1.50

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