Question

A cork floats while the nail sinks in water. Which of the following statement is the reason for the same.

• A. Weight of cork is < than buoyant force while weight of nail is > than buoyant force
• B. Weight of cork is > than buoyant force while weight of nail is > than buoyant force
• C. Weight of cork is < than buoyant force while weight of nail is < than buoyant force
• D. Weight of cork is > than buoyant force while weight of nail is < than buoyant force

Answer 1

The correct option is A Weight of cork is < than buoyant force while weight of nail is > than buoyant force

A cork floats while the nail sinks in water. Weight of cork is < than buoyant force while weight of nail is > than buoyant force