A Plastic Block Has Dimensions of 2

question 43

Multiple Choice

A plastic block has dimensions of 2.2 cm × 3.0 cm × 1.5 cm and a mass of 12.4 grams.Will the block float in water and why?

• A)Yes,because the density of the block is 1.3 g/mL which is less than the density of water.
• B)Yes,because the density of the block is 0.80 g/mL which is less than the density of water.
• C)No,because the density of the block is 1.3 g/mL which is greater than the density of water.
• D)No,because the density of the block is 0.80 g/mL which is greater than the density of water.
• E)none of the above

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