A block of wood is dropped into a container of water and floats on the water’s s

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A block of wood is dropped into a container of water and floats on the water’s surface. A second block of wood of exactly the same size and shape is dropped into the container and sinks. From these observations, you know that

a. The weight of the first block is less than the weight of the second block. b. The weight of the first block is greater than the weight of the second block. c. The weight of the first block is greater than the buoyant force acting on it. d. The weight of the second block is less than the buoyant force acting on it.

Explanation / Answer

The buoyant force acting on both blocks is same, but

The weights are different, so the weight of the first block is heaqvier than the weight of the the second block.

So the correct Option is A

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