Peoples Physics Concepts

http://www.ck12.org Chapter 17. Fluids

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m^3

s

∗ 1922

kg

m^3

= 192 .2 kg/s

Now, we can set up something that resembles a linear equation where the 192.2 kg/s is m, t is x, the empty weight

of the boat is b, and the maximum weight of the boat is y.

9000 kg= 192 .2 kg/s∗t+500 kg

t=

9000 kg−500 kg

192 .2 kg/s

t= 44 .2 s

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Simulation

Buoyancy (PhET Simulation)

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