A metal cube 300 mm on a side and weighing 1.5 kN is lowered into a tank containing a layer of water over a layer of mercury. Determine the following: a. The position (in mm) of the block when it has reached equilibrium. b. The buoyant force (kN) contributed by the mercury c. The buoyant force (kN) contributed by the water.

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A metal cube 300 mm on a side and
weighing 1.5 kN is lowered into a tank
containing a layer of water over a layer of
mercury.
Determine the following:
a. The position (in mm) of the block when
it has reached equilibrium.
b. The buoyant force (kN) contributed by
the mercury
c. The buoyant force (kN) contributed by
the water.
Transcribed Image Text:A metal cube 300 mm on a side and weighing 1.5 kN is lowered into a tank containing a layer of water over a layer of mercury. Determine the following: a. The position (in mm) of the block when it has reached equilibrium. b. The buoyant force (kN) contributed by the mercury c. The buoyant force (kN) contributed by the water.
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