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OpenStudy (anonymous):

You can use displacement to find the volume of an irregular object, such as a stone. Suppose the tank shown is filled with water to a depth of 8 inches. A stone is placed in the tank so that it is completely covered, causing the water level to rise by 2 inches. The volume of the stone is ____ in3. (Enter only the number.)

OpenStudy (michele_laino):

we need to know the cross sectional area of the tank

OpenStudy (anonymous):

but where can there be a cross sectional if the rock is placed inside of the tank and there is no specific shape of the rock? @Michele_Laino

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