Question

Which statement explains why a block of wood will float when placed in water?

Answer 1

Answer:

Buoyancy will explains

Answer 2

$\huge\underline\mathcal{Solution :-}$

Statement :- Archimedes principle

Archimedes principle :- It states that any body completely or partially submerged in a fluid (gas or liquid) at rest is acted upon by an upward, or buoyant force , the magnitude of which is equal to the weight of the fluid .

Reason :- The block of wood floats in water because the wood has less density than that of water and also due to the buoyant force the wood floats in water .

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