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Beheh

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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 exerted on the boat by the water greater?
 
  A) in salt water
  B) in fresh water
  C) The buoyant force is the same in both cases.

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A wooden block contains some nails so that its average density is exactly equal to that of water. If it is placed in a tank of water and released from rest when it is completely submerged, it will
 
  A) rise to the surface.
  B) sink to the bottom.
  C) remain where it is released.


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JaynaD87

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Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C


Beheh

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Reply 2 on: Jul 29, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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:D TYSM

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