AP Physics 1· difficulty 2/5
The diagram shows a submerged block in static equilibrium, held in place by string tension , with buoyancy and weight acting on it. Which equation correctly relates these forces?
, only if
Explanation
Equilibrium (up positive): (assuming the block is denser than the fluid so the string must pull up to keep it from sinking).
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