An Object Will Float at the Surface of a Liquid

question 92

Multiple Choice

An object will float at the surface of a liquid if the mass of the object is less than the mass of the liquid that it displaces. A spherical vessel (diameter = 2.00 cm) when empty has a mass of 2.00 g. What is the greatest volume of water that can be placed in the vessel and still have the vessel float at the surface of water? (Given: density of water = 1.00 g/cm³)

• A)2.00 mL
• B)31.5 mL
• C)2.19 mL
• D)4.19 mL
• E)the vessel will not float even when empty

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