Question

HOMEWORK:A piece of metal has a weight of 6.5 N when it is in air and 3.0 N when it is submerged into water. What is the buoyant force on the piece of iron?(A) 3.5 N (B) 2.0 N (C) 1.5 N (D) 1.0 N (E) 0.5 N

Answer 1

Answer:

The buoyant force = 3.5 N

Option A is correct

Step-by-step explanation:

Weight of the metal in air = 6.5 N

Weight of the metal in water = 3.0 N

The buoyant force = Weight in air - Weight in water

The buoyant force = 6.5 N - 3.0 N

The buoyant force = 3.5 N