A rectangular block of wood floats in water with 47mm projecting above the water surface. When placed in glycerine (1.35), the block projects 75mm above the surface of glycerine. Determine the specific gravity of the wood. Please answer in 3 decumals

A rectangular block of wood floats in water with 47mm projecting above the water surface. When placed in glycerine (1.35), the block projects 75mm above the surface of glycerine. Determine the specific gravity of the wood. Please answer in 3 decumals

Construction Materials, Methods and Techniques (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter18: Wood, Plastics, And Composites

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