Buoyant Force on Submerged Block · PhysicsBowl 2023 #11
Physics · fluid-mechanics
Problem
A block of wood is floating on water. If you push down on the block until it is completely submerged, the buoyant force acting on it
a. increases.
b. decreases.
c. stays the same.
d. is dependent upon the type of wood.
e. is dependent upon the depth to which the block is pushed.