Salt water has greater density than fresh water. A boat floats in both fresh water and in salt water. Where is the buoyant force greater on the boat? A) fresh water B) salt water C) Buoyant force is the same in both. D) impossible to determine from the information given

Salt water has greater density than fresh water. A boat floats in both fresh water and in salt water. Where is the buoyant force greater on the boat? A) fresh water B) salt water C) Buoyant force is the same in both. D) impossible to determine from the information given

College Physics

10th Edition

ISBN:9781285737027

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

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Chapter9: Solids And Fluids

Section9.6: Buoyant Forces And Archimedes' Principle

Problem 9.6QQ: The density of lead is greater than iron, and both metals are denser than water. Is the buoyant...

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Salt water has greater density than fresh water. A boat floats in both fresh water and in salt water.
Where is the buoyant force greater on the boat?
A) fresh water
B) salt water
C) Buoyant force is the same in both.
D) impossible to determine from the information given

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