How is buoyant force related to floating and sinking?

1 Answer
May 14, 2018

buoyant force is an upward force by the fluid applied on an object immersed in it.

Explanation:

The buoyant force on an object is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object.

If the buoyant force is = to the object's weight then the object will float.

If the buoyant force is < the object's weight then the object will sink.

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the length of the arrow represents the amount of force

longer means larger force