A piece of metal of relative density 5.0 weighs 60N in air. Calculate its weight

PHYSICS
WAEC 2003

A piece of metal of relative density 5.0 weighs 60N in air. Calculate its weight when fully immersed in water

  • A. 4N
  • B. 5N
  • C. 48N
  • D. 60N

Correct Answer: C. 48N

Explanation

R.D = \(\frac{m}{m - m_2} = 5 = \frac{6}{60 - m_1} = \frac{240}{5} = 48N\)



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