A steel block has a volume of 0.08 m³ and a density of 7,840 kg/m³. What is the force of gravity acting on the block (the weight) in water?

A. 6,150.64 N

B. 5,362.56 N

C. 7,600.18 N

D. 6,700.56 N

Given:

volume of 0.08 m³

density of 7,840 kg/m³

Required:

force of gravity

Solution:

Find the mass using density equation.

D = M/V

M = DV

M = (7,840 kg/m³) (0.08 m³)

M = 627.2kg

F = Mg

F = (627.2kg) (9.8m/s2)

F = 6147N