A cubic meter of lead which weighs 105 N is submerged in water. The buoyant force acting on it is about

1) the weight of a cubic meter of water, 104 N
2) half the weight of lead, 1/2 × 105 N
3) the weight of lead, 105 N

because
4) the block loses half its apparent weight when suspended in water.
5) the block displaces 105 N of water.
6) the volume of water displaced is one cubic meter.


Answer: 1, 6

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