1. Consider a solid cube of dimensions 1ft x 1ft x 1ft (=0.305m x 0.305m x 0.305m). Its top surface is 10 ft (=3.05 m) below the surface of the water. The density of water is pf=1000 kg/m3.
Consider two cases:
a) The cube is made of cork (pB=160.2 kg/m3)
b) The cube is made of steel (pB=7849 kg/m3)
In what direction does the body tend to move?

If you were designing a bumper for a car, would you prefer it to exhibit elastic or plastic deformation? why? consider the functions of a bumper in both a minor "fender-bender" and a major collision.

Different types of steels contain different elements that alter the characteristics of the steel. for each of the following elements, explain what the element does when alloyed with steel.

Ahe-xe mixture containing a 0.75 mole fraction of helium is used for cooling electronics in an avionics application. at a temperature of 300 k and atmospheric pressure, calculate the mass fraction of helium and the mass density, molar concentration and molecular weight of the mixture. if the cooling capacity is 10 l, what is the mass of the coolant?