a rock is submerged in a rectangular tank that is 25 centimeters by 40 centimeters. the rock raises the water level2 centimeters. what is the volume of the rock?
A. 67 cm3
B. 80 cm3
C. 1000 cm3
D. 2000 cm3
2007-03-15 17:45:51 · 5 answers · asked by youre a square 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
it is D. 2000cm^3
if the dimensions of the tank are 25 and 40, it is like having a height of 2
volume is length x width x height
25 x 40 x 2 = 2000
2007-03-18 10:46:24 · answer #1 · answered by Brad 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find out the volume displaced by the rock.
25 * 40 * 2 = 2000 cm3
2007-03-16 00:49:09 · answer #2 · answered by ecolink 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
D
volume of a rectange is length X width X depth. The volume of the rock is the volume of the displaced water. Therefore, to get the anwser multiply length of tank X width of tank X change in water level. 26cm X 40cm X 2cm = 2000 cm^3
2007-03-16 00:57:12 · answer #3 · answered by watanake 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
25 x 40 x 2 =
best of luck
2007-03-16 00:49:38 · answer #4 · answered by tom4bucs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
d
2007-03-16 00:49:34 · answer #5 · answered by swimmer4tc06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋