a block of iron has the dimensions of 3.00 cm x 3.00 cm x 3.00 cm. it has a mass of 213 g. when placed in water, the block sinks. what volume of water did it displace? a. 27.0 cm3 b. 213 cm3 c. 7.89 cm3 d. 0.127 cm3
When the block of iron is placed in water the volume of water that is displaced is 27.0 cm³
calculation
The volume water that is displaced is equal to volume of block of the iron
volume of block of iron = length x width x height
length= 3 cm
width = 3 cm
height = 3 cm
volume is therefore = 3 cm x 3 cm x 3 cm = 27 cm³ therefore the volume displaced = 27 cm³ since the volume of water displaced is equal to volume of block.