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

question 1

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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Definitions:

Compulsion

The psychological need to perform certain behaviors repeatedly or according to certain rules, often against one’s own wishes.

Obsession

A persistent, intrusive, and unwanted thought, urge, or image that causes significant anxiety or distress.

Behavior

Any overt (observable) response or activity by an organism.

Compulsive Behavior

A pattern of behavior where an individual feels compelled to perform certain actions repeatedly, often without rational motivation, to alleviate anxiety or distress.