50 cm³ of wood is floating on water, and 50 cm³ of iron is totally submerged. Which has the greater buoyant force on it? A)the wood B)the iron C)Both have the same buoyant force. D)cannot be determined without knowing their densities

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The buoyant force is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced. Since the iron is totally submerged, it displaces 50 cm³ of water, while the wood displaces less than 50 cm³ because it is floating. Therefore, the iron experiences a greater buoyant force.

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