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A cube of wood is floating on water. A cube of iron is totally submerged in wate

ID: 1907825 • Letter: A

Question

A cube of wood is floating on water. A cube of iron is totally submerged in water. The cubes are equal in volume. Which cube has the greater buoyant force acting on it? A cube of wood is floating on water. A cube of iron is totally submerged in water. The cubes are equal in volume. Which cube has the greater buoyant force acting on it? A The buoyant force cannot be determined without additional information. B The cube of iron has the greater buoyant force acting on it. C The cube of wood has the greater buoyant force acting on it. D Both cubes have the same buoyant force acting on it.

Explanation / Answer

B. The cube of iron has the greater buoyant force acting on it. because it is displacing more water.