Answer:
Explanation:
Let the volume below water be v . Then
buoyant force = v d g where d is density of water , g is acceleration due to gravity
= v x 1000 x g
weight of wood piece = volume x density of wood x g
= .6 x 600 x g
for equilibrium while floating
buoyant force = weight
= v x 1000 x g = .6 x 600 x g
v = .36 m²
volume above water or volume exposed = .6 - .36
= .24 m²
When immersed completely ,
buoyant force = .6 x 1000 x 9.8
= 5880 N
weight of wood
= .6 x 600 x g
= 3528 N
buoyant force is more than the weight . In order to equalise them for floating with full volume in water
weight required = 5880 - 3528
= 2352 N.
