Question

A block of gold and a block of wood, both have the same volume. If they are both submerged in water, which experiences the higher buoyant force Give reason for your answer.

Answer 1

Buoyant force = Weight of the volume of the water Displaced

Now, as both have equal volume, they will displace the same amount of water when submerged.

So, they will experience the same buoyant force, according to the formula in the first line.