50 cm³ of wood is floating on water, and 50 cm³ of iron is totally submerged. Which has the greater buoyant force on it? the iron the wood Both have the same buoyant force. cannot be determined without knowing their densities
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Step 1:** Calculate the buoyant force on the wood: Buoyant force on wood = density of water * volume of wood * g ** Show more…
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