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A raft is constructed of wood having a density of 6.00x102kg/m3. Its surface area is 5.50 m2 and its volume is 0.55 m3. Whenthe raft is placed in fresh water, to what depth h is the raftsubmerged by its weight? The density of fresh water is 1000 kg/m3.Hint: Use Newton’s second to sum the forces (Buoyancy and weight)that are in equilibrium.

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The buoyant force will be equal to the weight of the raft Findthe mass of the raft    See Answer
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