A Metal Block with a Mass of 4

question 55

Multiple Choice

A metal block with a mass of 4.0 kg is hanging from a string.The block is lowered into a full beaker of water,causing 1,000 cm³ of water to spill out of the beaker.What is the tension in the string while the block is completely underwater?

• A)9.8 N
• B)29 N
• C)38 N
• D)40 N
• E)49 N

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