Three Blocks,labeled A,B,and C,are Floating in Water as Shown in the Drawing.Blocks

question 29

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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