Problem 14.6: Find the density of a fluid

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A block is lowered into a liquid as shown (position is given in centimeters, time is given in seconds, and force is given in newtons). The dimension of both containers into the screen is 20 cm. The dimension of the block into the screen is 10 cm. What is the density of the liquid? Restart.

Problem authored by Anne J. Cox.


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