Question

A block of mass m, density ρ_B, and volume V is completely submerged in a liquid of density ρ_L. The density of the block is greater than the density of the liquid. The block

(a) floats, because ρ_B > ρ_L

(b) experiences a buoyant force equal to ρ_BgV. 

(c) experiences a buoyant force equal to ρ_L gV. 

(d) experiences a buoyant force equal to m_BgV. 

(e) does not experience any buoyant force, because ρ_B > ρ_L.  

Answer 1

Correct option (c) experiences a buoyant force equal to ρ_L gV.

Definition of buoyant force.