In air, a piece of wood weighs 17.80 N, while a piece of metal when immersed in water weighs 17.80 N. Together, the two weigh 13.35 N in water. Find the specific grtavity of wood. a. 0.80 b. 0.60 c. 0.70 d. 0.90

In air, a piece of wood weighs 17.80 N, while a piece of metal when immersed in water weighs 17.80 N. Together, the two weigh 13.35 N in water. Find the specific grtavity of wood. a. 0.80 b. 0.60 c. 0.70 d. 0.90

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In air, a piece of wood weighs 17.80 N, while a piece of metal when immersed in water weighs 17.80 N. Together, the two weigh 13.35 N in water. Find the specific grtavity of wood.

a.
0.80

b.
0.60

c.
0.70

d.
0.90

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