document.write( "Question 331040: A sphere of radius 2 ft is dropped into a rectangular tank that is 10 ft long and 8 ft wide. To the nearest tenth, how much does this raised the level of water in the tank? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #237315 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! V=4/3PIR^3 \n" ); document.write( "V=4/3*3.14*2^3 \n" ); document.write( "V=4/3*3.14*8 \n" ); document.write( "V=4/3*25.12 \n" ); document.write( "V=100.48/3 \n" ); document.write( "V=33.49 FT^3 \n" ); document.write( "10*8=80 FT^2 IS THE SURFACE AREA OF THE TANK. \n" ); document.write( "33.49/80=.42 FT. OR 5 INCHES IS THE RISE IN WATER LEVEL (ASSUMING THE SPHERE SINKS BELOW THE SURFACE.. \n" ); document.write( " |