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The discussion focuses on the effects of replacing a small solid sphere of mass M0 and radius R0, which floats in water, with new spheres of varying densities and radii. The outcomes for the water level L are determined based on the density and radius of the new spheres. Key conclusions include that if the new sphere has a density equal to the original and a larger radius, the water level rises (R). Conversely, if the new sphere has a smaller radius and equal density, the water level falls (F). The water level remains unchanged (U) when the new sphere has a density less than the water's density and the same mass as the original sphere.

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Homework Statement


A small solid sphere of mass M0, of radius R0, and of uniform density ρ0 is placed in a large bowl containing water. It floats and the level of the water in the dish is L. Given the information below, determine the possible effects on the water level L, (R-Rises, F-Falls, U-Unchanged), when that sphere is replaced by a new solid sphere of uniform density.
https://s1.lite.msu.edu/res/msu/kashy/physicsLib02/32_Fluids1_Pascal_Arch/sound/waterLevelCpt.mp3
1.The new sphere has density ρ = ρ0 and radius R > R0
2.The new sphere has radius R < R0 and density ρ = ρ0
3.The new sphere has radius R = R0 and density ρ < ρ0
4.The new sphere has density ρ < ρ0 and mass M = M0
5.The new sphere has radius R < R0 and density ρ > ρ0
6.The new sphere has density ρ > ρ0 and mass M = M0

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution


1 R
2.F
3. F
4. U
5. R,F,U
6. U
 
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for 3.i think it will rise because the force by water is ρ(of water) x volume x g(acc. due to gravity).if ρ is less than ρ(water)
 
Spartan73 said:

Homework Statement


A small solid sphere of mass M0, of radius R0, and of uniform density ρ0 is placed in a large bowl containing water. It floats and the level of the water in the dish is L. Given the information below, determine the possible effects on the water level L, (R-Rises, F-Falls, U-Unchanged), when that sphere is replaced by a new solid sphere of uniform density.
https://s1.lite.msu.edu/res/msu/kashy/physicsLib02/32_Fluids1_Pascal_Arch/sound/waterLevelCpt.mp3
1.The new sphere has density ρ = ρ0 and radius R > R0
2.The new sphere has radius R < R0 and density ρ = ρ0
3.The new sphere has radius R = R0 and density ρ < ρ0
4.The new sphere has density ρ < ρ0 and mass M = M0
5.The new sphere has radius R < R0 and density ρ > ρ0
6.The new sphere has density ρ > ρ0 and mass M = M0

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution


1 R
2.F
3. F
4. U
5. R,F,U
6. U
Please show your work/reasoning behind your answers...
 
Be careful with 6. What are all the possible consequences of increased density?
 

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