As a rock sinks deeper and deeper into water of constant density

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Problem

5. As a rock sinks deeper and deeper into water of constant density, what happens to the buoyant force on it? (A) It increases. (B) It remains constant. (C) It decreases. (D) It may increase or decrease, depending on the shape of the rock.

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