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9. An empty, massless cube is measured to have all sides equal to 11 cm. It is floating in water and will slowly be filled with sand
that has a density of 3.5 g/cm'. What volume of sand will cause the box to sink?

Respuesta :

Answer:

See below ~

Explanation:

An object will sink in water when its density is greater than that of water, which is 1 g/cm³.

Volume of the box is 1331 cm³. (11³)

Maximum mass of sand will be 1331 g. [because 1331/1331 = 1 g/cm³]

  • Volume of sand = Mass of sand / Density of sand
  • Volume (sand) = 1331/3.5
  • Volume (sand) = 380.29 cm³

If the volume of sand is greater than 380.29 cm³, the box will sink in water.