<PRE><B>Question 451616</B>
You can use displacement to find the volume of an irregular object, such as a stone. Suppose a tank 1 ft wide and 2 ft long is filled with water to a depth of 8 inches. A stone is placed n the rank so that it is completely covered, causing the water level to rise by 2 inches. Find the volume of the stone.
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Adding in the stone causes the water to rise 2 inches.
2 inches = 1/6 feet
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volume of stone then is:
(1/6)(2)(1) 
(1/3)(1) 
1/3 cubic feet
or
.33 cubic feet</PRE>