Which tools would be necessary to determine whether or not a large regular block will float, without using water?

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asked Sep 3, 2018 182k views

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Krassi · Answer 1 · 2018-09-06T06:44:44+0000

Scale and measuring tape.
To determine the mass and volume, you can find the density. The block will float if its density is less than that of water.

Tharaka Deshan · Answer 2 · 2018-09-09T01:35:27+0000

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

To determine if the bock will float you need:

The block has 3 dimmentions: lenght, wide and height, its volume is:

V=wide*lenght*height

Once calculated it and measured the weight, you calculate the density:

$\rho=(m)/(V)$

If the density of the block is smaller than the density of water (arroung 1000 kg/m3) the block will float.