16. A metal block 30 cm square and 25 cm deep is allowed to float on a body of liquid which consist of 20 cm layer of water above a layer of mercury. The block weighs 18,850 N/cu.m. What is the position of the upper level of the block? If a downward vertical force of 1110 N is applied to the centroid of the block, what is the new position of the upper level of the block?

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16. A metal block 30 cm square and 25 cm deep is allowed to float on a body of liquid which
consist of 20 cm layer of water above a layer of mercury. The block weighs 18,850 N/cu.m.
What is the position of the upper level of the block? If a downward vertical force of 1110
N is applied to the centroid of the block, what is the new position of the upper level of the
block?
Transcribed Image Text:16. A metal block 30 cm square and 25 cm deep is allowed to float on a body of liquid which consist of 20 cm layer of water above a layer of mercury. The block weighs 18,850 N/cu.m. What is the position of the upper level of the block? If a downward vertical force of 1110 N is applied to the centroid of the block, what is the new position of the upper level of the block?
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