what mass of coal can the barge carry in freshwater without sinking? Is there enough room in the barge to hold this amount of coal?

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Q: A 7-cm diameter solid aluminum ball (SG = 2.70) and a 3.8-cm diameter solid brass ball (SG = 8.50)…

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