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Identical-size lead and aluminum cubes are suspended at different depths by two wires in a large vat of water (Fig. Q12.30).

(a) Which cube experiences a greater buoyant force?

(b) For which cube is the tension in the wire greater?

(c) Which cube experiences a greater force on its lower face?

(d) For which cube is the difference in pressure between the upper and lower faces greater?

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QUESTION:

Identical-size lead and aluminum cubes are suspended at different depths by two wires in a large vat of water (Fig. Q12.30).

(a) Which cube experiences a greater buoyant force?

(b) For which cube is the tension in the wire greater?

(c) Which cube experiences a greater force on its lower face?

(d) For which cube is the difference in pressure between the upper and lower faces greater?

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Identical-size lead and aluminum cubes are suspended at different depths by two wires in a large vat of water as,

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