Buoyancy: A steel ball sinks in water but floats in a pool of mercury, which is much denser than water. Where is the buoyant force on the ball greater?

A. floating on the mercury
B. submerged in the water
C. It is the same in both cases.
D. It cannot be determined from the information given.


Answer: A

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