A solid sphere of iron at 2^oC is lying at the bottom of a bucket full of water at 2^oC. If the temperature of water is increased to 3^oC the buoyant force on the sphere due to water will
A) increase
B) be unchanged
C)Decrease
D) Increase or decrease depending on the numerical valves of coefficient of expansion of water and iron.

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Hence the buoyant force on the sphere due to water will increase or decrease depending upon the numerical values of co efficient of expansion of water and iron .

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Dear Student , Hence the buoyant force on the sphere due to water will increase or decrease depending upon the numerical values of co efficient of expansion of water and iron . Regards

Dear Student ,
Hence the buoyant force on the sphere due to water will increase or decrease depending upon the numerical values of co efficient of expansion of water and iron .

Regards