2. (20 pts) A hollow plastic sphere is held below the surface of a freshwater lake...
2. (20 pts) A hollow plastic sphere is held below the surface of a freshwater lake by a negligible cord anchored to the bottom of the lake. The sphere has a volume of 0.430 m3 and the t ension in the cord is 700 N. a. (5pts) Calculate the buoyant force exerted by the water on the sphere. b. (5pts) What is the mass of the sphere?