If you double the pressure on the surface of a can of water,the buoyant force on a stone placed in that water will
A) increase, but not double.
B) double.
C) decrease, but not by one-half.
D) not change.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The buoyant force on a stone placed in water depends only on the density of the water and the volume of water displaced by the stone, and is not affected by the pressure on the surface of the water. Therefore, doubling the pressure on the surface of the can of water will not change the buoyant force on the stone.

If You Double the Pressure on the Surface of a Can