A Person Who Weighs 550 N Empties Her Lungs as Much

question 36

Multiple Choice

A person who weighs 550 N empties her lungs as much as possible and is then completely immersed in water (of density 1000 kg/m³) while suspended from a harness. Her apparent weight is now 21.2 N. What is her density?

• A) 1050 kg/m³
• B) 1040 kg/m³
• C) 1030 kg/m³
• D) 960 kg/m³
• E) 56.1 kg/m³

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