Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 14 - Fluids - Questions - Page 406: 8

Answer

We can rank the liquids according to their weight per unit volume: $c \gt b \gt a$

Work Step by Step

The apparent weight $W_{app} = weight-F_b$ where $F_b$ is the buoyant force, and $F_b = m_f~g$ where $m_f$ is the mass of the fluid that has been displaced. For each depth $h$, the volume of fluid that has been displaced is equal in all three cases. If $W_{app}$ is greater, then $F_b$ is smaller, then $m_f$ is smaller, then this liquid has a smaller density. We can rank the liquids according to their weight per unit volume: $c \gt b \gt a$
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