A 50-Cm³ Block of Wood Is Floating Partially Submerged in Water,and

question 46

Multiple Choice

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

• A) the wood
• B) the iron
• C) Both have the same buoyant force.
• D) The answer cannot be determined without knowing the densities of the blocks.

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