A block of wood half as dense as water floats with half its volume above water. A piece of iron is then tied on top so the wood floats with only 1/4 its volume above the surface. If the wood and iron
Are turned over so that the iron is submerged beneath the wood, then the volume of wood above the water surface will be
A) the same, 1/4.
B) more than 1/4.
C) less than 1/4.
D) There's no way to say.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When the iron is submerged beneath the wood, it displaces more water due to its higher density, allowing more of the wood to float above the water surface.

A Block of Wood Half as Dense as Water Floats