An ice floe has a rectangular shape with dimensions of 15 x 6 x 0.15 m^3. What is the maximum mass of a polar bear that can sit on the floe before sinking? ice density: 920 kg/m^3 sea water density: 1025 kg/m^3 1400 kg 1520 kg 1418 kg 1319 kg

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An ice floe has a rectangular shape with dimensions of 15 x 6 x 0.15 m^3. What is the maximum mass of a polar bear that can sit on the floe before sinking?

 

ice density: 920 kg/m^3

sea water density: 1025 kg/m^3

 
  1. 1400 kg

     
  2. 1520 kg

     
  3. 1418 kg

     
  4. 1319 kg 

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