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Science Bowl Question

📅 NSB Round Robin 2012🎓 HS🔄 Round 5#️⃣ Question 4 TOSS UP📝 Multiple Choice

A block floats at rest with 1/3 of its total volume below the surface of the water. The block is pushed down until it is completely submerged. Which of the following is the magnitude of the net force on the block when it is released?

W) Half of the block's weight
X) Equal to the block's weight
Y) Twice the block's weight
Z) Three times the block's weight
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