A solid block having SG = 3.47 is placed in a cylinder containing mercury having SG = 13.6. If the volume of the block is 0.018 cu. m., what downward force is required to make it completely submerged in mercury?

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A solid block having SG = 3.47 is placed in a cylinder containing mercury having SG = 13.6. If the volume of the block is 0.018 cu. m., what downward force is required to make it completely submerged in mercury?

 

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