AP Physics 2mediummcq1 pt
A 2.0 kg object with volume 4.0×10⁻³ m³ is fully submerged in water (ρ = 1000 kg/m³, g = 10 m/s²). The buoyant force is
A.40 N
B.20 N
C.4.0 N
D.400 N
Explanation
Core Concept
Fb = ρVg = (1000)(4.0×10⁻³)(10) = 40 N.
Correct Answer
A40 N
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