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