A uniform cylindrical hydrometer of mass 20g and cross sectional area 0.54cm 2 floats upright

PHYSICS
WAEC 2000

A uniform cylindrical hydrometer of mass 20g and cross sectional area 0.54cm2 floats upright in a liquid. If 25cm of its length is submerged, calculate the relative density of the liquid. (Density of water = 1 gcm-3)

  • A. 1.54
  • B. 1.48
  • C. 1.25
  • D. 0.80

Correct Answer: B. 1.48



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