Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Physical quantities and measurement techniques

Physical quantities and measurement techniques — practice question

Diagram 1 illustrates a measuring cylinder that contains water. A metal weight, with a cork fastened to it by a thread, is suspended above the water. Diagram 2 illustrates the apparatus once the weight has been lowered into the water. Diagram 3 illustrates the apparatus after both the weight and the cork have been submerged. Find the volume of the cork.

  • A$20\ \text{cm}^3$
  • B$30\ \text{cm}^3$
  • C$45\ \text{cm}^3$
  • D$70\ \text{cm}^3$

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