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The buoyant force acting on a 2.5 kg block of wood floating in water is calculated using the equation b = mg, where m is the mass and g is the acceleration due to gravity. The user calculated the buoyant force as 24.5 N by multiplying 2.5 kg by 9.81 m/s². The calculation appears correct, confirming that the buoyant force equals the weight of the displaced water. The user seeks validation of their understanding and solution. The discussion emphasizes the importance of correctly applying the buoyancy principle in physics.
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Homework Statement



A 2.5 kg block of wood is floating in water. What is the magnitude of the buoyant force acting on the block?

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m=2.5kg
b=mg=2.5*9.81
b= 24.5N

Is this right? Thanks in advance for the help!
 
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Seems OK to me. That is, assuming I understood the question.
 

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