A steel beam is suspended completely under water by a cable that is attached to

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A steel beam is suspended completely under water by a cable that is attached to one end of the beam, so it hangs vertically. Another identical beam is also suspended completely under water, but by a cable that is attached to the center of the beam so it hangs horizontally. Which beam, if either, experiences the greater buoyant force? Neglect any change in water density with depth.

A)both beams experience the same buoyant force
B)the horizontally suspended beam
C)the vertically suspended beam

Provide a reason for your answer.

Explanation / Answer

a)because same volume is submerged and buoyant force=vg depend on volume which is same

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