A rectangular box is floated. Outer dimensions 2m by 10m and has 2m high sides and weighs 4.9N. It carries a load of 4.9N. It is launched in a pool of water with density 1 g/cm3. How much (in m) of the boat submerged (actual draft)? Provide the answer in appropriate precision (significant digits)
A rectangular box is floated. Outer dimensions 2m by 10m and has 2m high sides and weighs 4.9N. It carries a load of 4.9N. It is launched in a pool of water with density 1 g/cm3. How much (in m) of the boat submerged (actual draft)? Provide the answer in appropriate precision (significant digits)
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A rectangular box is floated. Outer dimensions 2m by 10m and has 2m high
sides and weighs 4.9N. It carries a load of 4.9N. It is launched in a pool of water with
density 1 g/cm3. How much (in m) of the boat submerged (actual draft)? Provide the
answer in appropriate precision (significant digits).
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