AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based · Past multiple choice · Question 8 · Calculator allowed
Upward push on a rock under oil instead of water
A rock sits on the bottom of a cup, first under water and then under a liquid three fourths as dense. Find the upward force the new liquid exerts on it.
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The question is College Board's: sample question 8 in AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based Course and Exam Description, Effective Fall 2024. It starts on page 188 of the PDF. A graphing calculator is allowed, as on the exam.
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