Answer:
Your answer is: D) 110N
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Explanation:
In order for the wood to sink, it's specific gravity must equal 1 (or greater).
Specific gravity = .6 kg/m^3= Mass/volume
F (Newtons or kg x m/s^2) = Mass*9.8m/s^2.
Therefore, Mass = 160 N / 9.8 m/s^2= 16.32 kg
Volume = Mass/Specific Gravity = 16.32kg/.6 kg/m^3 = 27.2 m^3
Desired Specific gravity = 1 = (Mass + additional force/9.8m/s^2)/Volume = (16.32 kg +X / 9.8m/s^2)/27.2m^3
Solving for the additional force: X = 106.66...N
The answer is D, 110 N will be required to sink the block of wood.
