A rectangular box of negligible mass measures 5.0 m long, 1.0 m wide, and .50 m high. How many kilograms of mass can be loaded onto the box before it sinks in the lake.

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A rectangular box of negligible mass measures 5.0 m long, 1.0 m wide, and .50 m high.  How many kilograms of mass can be loaded onto the box before it sinks in the lake.

anonymous · Answer

I got 2500 kg.  Might be incorrect but I wanted to check

anonymous · Answer

you need to know the density to answer this question. are you filling the box with water??

anonymous · Answer

mass=volume*density

anonymous · Answer

if it is water, mass=(5m*1m*.5m)*(1,000 kg/m^3)=2500 kg <-- what you got

anonymous · Answer

yes Thank You. I knew the density because My book told me I guess I should've let you guys know.