Buoyant force is greatest on a submerged
A)1-kg block of lead.
B)1-kg block of aluminum.
C)is the same on each

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The buoyant force depends on the displaced volume of the fluid and not the mass or the density of the object. Both the lead and aluminum blocks have the same volume when fully submerged, but aluminum is less dense than lead. Therefore, the aluminum block displaces more fluid and experiences a greater buoyant force compared to the lead block.

Buoyant Force Is Greatest on a Submerged