A Boat Floating in Fresh Water Displaces 16,000 N of Water

question 67

Multiple Choice

A boat floating in fresh water displaces 16,000 N of water. How many newtons of salt-water would it displace if it floats in salt-water of specific gravity 1.17?

• A) 14,500
• B) 17,600
• C) 16,000
• D) 284
• E) 234

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