Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Density and pressure

Density and pressure — practice question

A uniform solid block is completely beneath the surface in a tank of water. The block has dimensions $x$ and $y$, as illustrated. It is kept vertical in the orientation shown. The density of the block is equal to the density of the water. If the block is maintained at the same depth $d$ below the water surface at all times, which single change would make the upthrust force on the block greater?

  • Adecrease the density of the block
  • Bhold the block horizontally
  • Cincrease dimension $y$
  • Dincrease the density of the block

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