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A hollow plastic sphere is held below the surface of a freshwater lake by a cord anchored to the bottom of the lake. The sphere has a volume of 0.700 m³ and the tension in the cord is 860 N .
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Calculate the buoyant force exerted by the water on the sphere.
Express your answer in newtons.
FB =
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What is the mass of the sphere?
Express your answer in kilograms.
Hνα ΑΣφ
?
m =
kg
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Part C
The cord breaks and the sphere rises to the surface. When the sphere comes to rest, what fraction of its volume will be submerged?
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Transcribed Image Text:A hollow plastic sphere is held below the surface of a freshwater lake by a cord anchored to the bottom of the lake. The sphere has a volume of 0.700 m³ and the tension in the cord is 860 N . For related problem-solving tips and strategies, you may want to view a Video Tutor Solution of raising sunken treasure. Part A Calculate the buoyant force exerted by the water on the sphere. Express your answer in newtons. FB = N Submit Request Answer Part B What is the mass of the sphere? Express your answer in kilograms. Hνα ΑΣφ ? m = kg Submit Request Answer Part C The cord breaks and the sphere rises to the surface. When the sphere comes to rest, what fraction of its volume will be submerged?
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