When a Block of Volume 1

Multiple Choice

When a block of volume 1.00 × 10^-³ m³ is hung from a spring scale as shown in Figure A,the scale reads 10.0 N.When the same block is then placed in an unknown liquid,it floats with 2/3 of its volume submerged as suggested in Figure B.The density of water is 1.00 × 10³ kg/m³.

-Determine the mass of the block.

A) 1.02 kg
B) 2.02 kg
C) 3.02 kg
D) 4.04 kg
E) 9.80 kg