Question: The drawing shows 2 objects, completely submerged, resting on the sand at the bottom of a lake. They both have a mass of 1 kg

The drawing shows 2 objects, completely submerged, resting on the sand at the bottom of a lake. They both have a mass of 1 kg , but one is made of aluminum while the other is made of lead. They are not necessarily drawn to the correct relative size.
Given: Lead has a greater density than aluminum.
Which object experiences the greater buoyant force? (choose one answer)
i) the aluminum
ii) the lead
iii) they both have the same buoyant force
iv) neither object has a buoyant force because they're more dense than water.
(air)
(water)
The drawing shows 2 objects, completely

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