Try it on paper first. A hint, the key idea and the worked solution are here when you need them.
A cylindrical jar of radius holds water to a depth of . A solid metal ball of radius is dropped in and sinks to the bottom. Show that the ball is completely covered by water. Find the rise of the water level and the new depth.
Water from a pipe of radius at speed in time is . The time to fill a tank is its volume divided by the volume per second. Earth from a well is , and a layer of area has height volume . A solid under water raises the level by its volume divided by the surface area of the water.
Have you tried it?
Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Step 1. Is it covered? The diameter of the ball is . The new depth will be more than , so the ball is covered.
Step 2. The volume of the ball. .
Step 3. The surface of the water. .
Step 4. The rise. .
Step 5. The new depth. .
Answer: the water rises by to a depth of .
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