Answer:
0.098 N
Explanation:
From the question,
Spring scale reading = W-U............... Equation 1
Where W = weight of the cube, U = upthrust.
W = mg
Where m = mass of the cube, g = acceleration due to gravity.
Given: m = 11 g = 0.011 kg, g = 9.8 m/s².
W = 0.011(9.8)
W = 0.1078 N.
From Archimedes principle,
Upthrust = weight of water displaced.
U = (Density of water×volume of metal cube)×acceleration due to gravity.
U = (D×V)g
Given: D = 1000 kg/m², V = 1 cm³ = (1/1000000) = 1×10⁻⁶ m³, g - 9.8 m/s²
U = 1000(9.8)(10⁻⁶)
U = 0.0098 N.
Substitute the value of W and U into equation 1
Reading of the spring scale = 0.1078-0.0098
Reading of the spring scale = 0.098 N
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