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What is the buoyant force on a 0.5 m3 block fully submerged in fresh water?

  1. 0.500 kN
  2. 4.905 kN
  3. 19.620 kN
  4. 5.052 kN

Answer

B. 4.905 kN

Solution

B = V = 9.81(0.5) = 4.905 kN.

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