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Submerged Volume Displacement
publish date: 2026/05/18 21:36:1.925340 UTC
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A completely submerged solid block has a total physical volume of \(1.5\text{ ft}^3\). What volume of water does it displace?
Correct Answer
1.5 ft³
Explanation
When an object is completely submerged, it must push aside a volume of fluid that is exactly equal to its own physical volume, regardless of what material the object is made of.
Reference
Basic Physics: A Self-Teaching Guide