The picture below shows 5 blocks. The blocks have equal volumes but different ma

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The picture below shows 5 blocks. The blocks have equal volumes but different masses. The blocks are placed in an aquarium tank filled with water and blocks 2 and 5 come to rest as shown in the figure. Which answer is correct?

1) It is impossible to predict where blocks 3 and 4 will come to rest.

2) Block 3 will come to rest at a depth half way between block 2 and 5.

3) Block 3 will come to rest in the same position as block 5.

4) Block 1 will come to rest in the same position as block 2.

Explanation / Answer

Volume same for all the blocks

3) Block 3 will come to rest in the same position as block 5.

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