A Block of Ice 30

question 5

Multiple Choice

A block of ice 30.5 cm thick floating in fresh water just supports a man weighing 801 N.If the specific gravity of ice is 0.917,the smallest area the block can have is

• A)3.25 m²
• B)3.57 m²
• C)2.88 m²
• D)1.45 m²
• E)0.269 m²

---

Definitions:

Control Processes

Cognitive functions that manage the encoding, storage, and retrieval of information in the brain.

Age

A measure of the amount of time that a person or object has existed.

Experience

The knowledge or practical wisdom gained from direct participation in events or activities.

Pragmatics

The branch of linguistics that studies how context influences the interpretation of meaning in language use and communication.