Chapter 10: Fluids
Puzzles



1.  

"Sink or Swim"

A rectangular block of wood floats submerged, 70% in water 30% in oil, as shown in the picture.

What happens if you add some more oil?

What happens if you add some more water?

What happens if you siphon off the oil?

Do the percentages change? Which way?


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