BuoyancyHardQuestion 6439
Question
Two identical objects: one in salt water (ρ=1030) and one in fresh water (ρ=1000). Which experiences more buoyant force?
- AFresh water
- BSalt water (more dense)Correct
- CSame
- DDepends on depth
Correct answer
Salt water (more dense)
Explanation
F_B = ρ_fluid × V × g. Higher ρ_fluid → more buoyancy. Salt water gives more buoyant force.