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Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1CQ: Estimate the order of magnitude of the length, in meters, of each of the following; (a) a mouse, (b)...
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Transcribed Image Text:A block and a beaker of water are placed side-by-side on a scale (case A). The block is
then placed into the beaker of water, where it floats (case B). How do the two scale
readings compare?
1. Scale A reads more than scale B.
2. Scale A reads the same as scale B.
3. Scale A reads less than scale B.
4. Not enough information.
A block and a beaker of water are placed side-by-side on a scale (case A). The block is
then placed into the beaker of water, where it sinks (case B). How do the two scale
readings compare?
1. Scale A reads more than scale B.
2. Scale A reads the same as scale B.
3. Scale A reads less than scale B.
4. Not enough information.

Transcribed Image Text:Two blocks, A and B, have the same size and shape. Block A floats in water, but block B
sinks in water. Which block has the larger buoyant force on it?
1. Block A has the larger buoyant force on it.
2. Block B has the larger buoyant force on it.
3. Neither, they have the same buoyant force on them.
4. Impossible to determine from the given information.
A metal block sits on top of a floating wooden block. If the metal block is placed on the
bottom of the beaker, what happens to the level of water in the beaker?
1. The level decreases.
2. The level stays the same.
3. The level increases.
4. Not enough information.
A metal block sits on top of a floating wooden block. If the metal block is suspended from the
bottom of the wooden block, what happens to the volume of the wooden block that is
submerged in the water?
1. The volume decreases.
2. The volume stays the same.
3. The volume increases.
4. Not enough information.
5.
A metal block sits on top of a floating wooden block. If the metal block is suspended from the
bottom of the wooden block, what happens to the level of water in the beaker?
1. The level decreases.
2. The level increases.
3. The level stays the same.
4. Not enough information.
6.
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