26. A piece of plastic is held under water by a cord, as shown. Which is larger, the magnitude of the buoyant force FB or the magnitude of the tension in the cord FT? (A) Buoyant force FB is larger. B) Tension FT is larger. C) The two forces have equal magnitude, FB =FT - D) The answer depends on the volume of the piece of plastic. plastic

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26. A piece of plastic is held under water by a cord, as shown. Which is
larger, the magnitude of the buoyant force FB or the magnitude of the
tension in the cord FT?
A) Buoyant force FB is larger.
B) Tension Fr is larger.
C) The two forces have equal magnitude, FB =FT .
D) The answer depends on the volume of the piece of plastic.
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Transcribed Image Text:26. A piece of plastic is held under water by a cord, as shown. Which is larger, the magnitude of the buoyant force FB or the magnitude of the tension in the cord FT? A) Buoyant force FB is larger. B) Tension Fr is larger. C) The two forces have equal magnitude, FB =FT . D) The answer depends on the volume of the piece of plastic. plastic
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