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

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The buoyant force on an object is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object. Since the iron is completely submerged, it displaces more water than the floating wood, assuming both have the same volume. Therefore, the iron experiences a greater buoyant force.

A 50-Cm3 Block of Wood Is Floating on Water,and a 50-Cm3

A 50-Cm³ Block of Wood Is Floating on Water,and a 50-Cm³