A 10 kilogram block of metal measuring 12cm by 10 cm by 10 cm is suspended from a scale and immersed in water. The 12 cm dimension is vertical and the top of the block is 5cm below the surface of the water .
What are the magnitudes of the forces acting on the top of the block due to the surrounding water .
What is the reading of the spring scale ?
Show the boyant force equals the difference between the forces at the top and bottom of the block.