Determination of the Density of Irregularly Shaped Solids
 

Determination of the Density of Irregularly Shaped Solids problem 2


Three liquids, namely 1, 2, and 3, that do not mix together and have different densities are poured into a measuring cylinder. After the liquids have settled, a heavy wooden block is dropped into the cylinder and allowed to come to rest, as illustrated in the diagram below.




Which of the statements below, about the density of the block, is correct?


  • It is less than the density of liquid 1.

  • It is equal to the density of liquid 2.

  • It is greater than the density of liquid 3.

  • It is greater than the density of liquid 1.


 

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