The maximum weight that can be held under the conditions ...

[newyorker26]

The maximum weight that can be held under the conditions illustrated is
 
  1) 104 N.
  2) 105 N.
  3) 0 N.
  4) need more information
 
  It is interesting to note that in this case the piston actually is
  5) pushed up by air.
  6) pulled up by the vacuum.

Question 2

If a battleship in a canal lock sinks, the water level in the canal will
 
  2) fall.
  3) remain unchanged.
 
  In the submerged condition, the amount of water displaced is equal to the battleship's
  4) weight.
  5) volume.
  6) density.

[morrie123456]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1, 5

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2, 5

[newyorker26]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

[morrie123456]

Great! Please up vote