Three blocks, labeled A, B, and C, are floating in water as shown in the drawing.Blocks A and B have the same mass and volume.Block C has the same volume, but is submerged to a greater depth than the other two blocks.Which one of the following statements concerning this situation is false? 
A) The density of block A is less than that of block C.
B) The buoyant force acting on block A is equal to that acting on block B.
C) The volume of water displaced by block C is greater than that displaced by block B.
D) The buoyant force acting on block C is greater than that acting on block B.
E) The volume of water displaced by block A is greater than that displaced by block B.
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