Three Blocks, Labeled A, B, and C, Are Floating in Water

question 45

Multiple Choice

Three blocks, labeled A, B, and C, are floating in water as shown in the drawing.Blocks A and B have the same mass and volume.Block C has the same volume, but is submerged to a greater depth than the other two blocks.Which one of the following statements concerning this situation is false?

• A)The density of block A is less than that of block C.
• B)The buoyant force acting on block A is equal to that acting on block B.
• C)The volume of water displaced by block C is greater than that displaced by block B.
• D)The buoyant force acting on block C is greater than that acting on block B.
• E)The volume of water displaced by block A is greater than that displaced by block B.

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