An unknown liquid X is stored in a cylindrical storage tank (bottom diameter: 80 cm). After dropping an unknown metal M (weight: 12,366 N) into the tank, the liquid level increased by 20 cm. What is most approximately the specific gravity of the unknown metal? O 6.96 O 3.17 O 12.54 O 17.32

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An unknown liquid X is stored in a cylindrical storage tank (bottom diameter: 80 cm). After dropping an unknown metal M (weight: 12,366 N) into the tank, the liquid
level increased by 20 cm. What is most approximately the specific gravity of the unknown metal?
O 6.96
O 3.17
O 12.54
O 17.32
Transcribed Image Text:An unknown liquid X is stored in a cylindrical storage tank (bottom diameter: 80 cm). After dropping an unknown metal M (weight: 12,366 N) into the tank, the liquid level increased by 20 cm. What is most approximately the specific gravity of the unknown metal? O 6.96 O 3.17 O 12.54 O 17.32
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