Answer
The iron has the greater buoyant force.
Work Step by Step
The magnitude of the buoyant force is the weight of the displaced liquid. The fully submerged iron piece displaces more liquid than the partially-submerged wooden piece.
University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)
by Young, Hugh D.; Freedman, Roger A.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321973615
ISBN 13:
978-0-32197-361-0
Chapter 12 - Fluid Mechanics - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 389: Q12.10
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