A rectangular wooden block measures 10.0 cm × 4.00 cm × 2.00 cm. When the block is placed in water, it floats horizontally, with its bottom face 1.65 cm below the surface. What is the density of the wood?
A) 0.825 g/cm3
B) 1.21 g/cm3
C) 1.65 g/cm3
D) 0.606 g/cm3
E) 0.350g/cm3
A
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