A 50-Cm³ Block of Wood Is Floating on Water,and a 50-Cm³

question 16

Multiple Choice

A 50-cm³ block of wood is floating on water,and a 50-cm³ chunk of iron is totally submerged in the water.Which one has the greater buoyant force on it?

• A)the wood
• B)the iron
• C)Both have the same buoyant force.
• D)It cannot be determined without knowing their densities.

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