Application of archimede's principle

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The discussion centers on the application of Archimedes' principle in determining the effect of an iron block's displacement of water when it is removed from a floating position and fully immersed. When the block is floating, it displaces a volume of water equal to its weight. Upon immersion, the block displaces a volume of water equal to its own volume. The conclusion is that the water level in the container will rise when the block is immersed, as the volume displaced in this scenario exceeds that of the floating condition.

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Homework Statement


a jar containing an iron block was floating on water in a bigger container. the block was taken out and put into water. as a result, the level of water in the container will
(a)rise
(b)fall
(c)remains the same
(d)rise or fall depending on the mass of block

The Attempt at a Solution



the first case is the case of floating body. then weight of fluid displaced will be equal to the weight of the floating body. but in the second case body is immersed in fluid. so should there we consider apparent weight?
 
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