Question

A block of volume 4 cc is immersed twice in a beaker containing a liquid. The first time the beaker was filled with water whereas the second time it was filled with salt solution. In which case will it experience a greater buoyant force?

• A. Block will experience greater buoyant force in the salt solution
• B. Block will experience greater buoyant force in the water
• C. In both the cases block will experience equal buoyant force
• D. Can’t be determined

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Block will experience greater buoyant force in the salt solution

The upward force exerted on an object when immersed in a liquid is called the buoyant force. The block will experience greater buoyant force in the salt solution, since the density of salt solution is more than the density of water. The more the density of the solution, the greater buoyant force is exerted on the object immersed in it.