Question

A stone sinks in water, because the weight of water displaced by it is:

• A. Equal to the weight of the stone
• B. More than the weight of the stone
• C. Less than the weight of the stone
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B

More than the weight of the stone

Explanation for the correct option

1. The stone sinks because the weight of the water displaced by it is more than its own weight.
2. Buoyant force acts opposite to the direction of the weight of the stone.
3. In this case, the buoyant force acting on the stone will be less than the weight of the stone and the stone will therefore sink.

Hence, option (b) will be correct.