Physics

Physics

Problem

A solid cylinder of radius 1.5 cm and height 10 cm has a mass of 120 g. Densities of some common materials are: Hard rubber : 1.60  g/cm3\,\text{g/cm}^3 Glass : 2.50  g/cm3\,\text{g/cm}^3 Brass : 8.50  g/cm3\,\text{g/cm}^3 Ice : 0.92  g/cm3\,\text{g/cm}^3 Identify the material of the cylinder and state whether it will float or sink in fresh water. a) Glass; sinks b) Hard rubber; floats c) Hard rubber; sinks d) Brass; sinks

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