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A cube of wood is floating on water. a cube of iron is totally submerged in water. the cubes are equal in volume. which cube has the greater buoyant force acting on it?

A cube of wood is floating on water. a cube of iron is totally submerged in water. the cubes are equal in volume. which cube has the greater buoyant force acting on it?
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A cube of wood is floating on water. a cube of iron is totally submerged in water. the cubes are equal in volume. which cube has the greater buoyant force acting on it?

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The one that's completely submerged is displacing more water, so the buoyant force on it is greater.
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