A block of wood $($with dimensions of $60,30,$ and $4$ cm$)$ floats on water with $80\%$ of its volume below the surface of water. Density of water is $1000$ kg$/$m$3.$

a$.$ Find the buoyant force acting on the block.

b$.$ Find the density of wood.

c$.$ How much mass can be placed on top of the block before it starts to sink$?$

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Lets solve this question stepbystep a Find the buoyant force acting on the block The buoyant force can be calculated using Archimedes principle which ... View the full answer