A sphere of iron and a block of wood having the same volume are held under water. Which of these will experience a greater buoyant force?

Iron sphere

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Wooden block

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Both A and B

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Solution

The correct option is C
Both A and B

Both the iron sphere and the wooden block will experience same force because the buoyant force depends upon the volume of the object.

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