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schs14

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on: Jul 29, 2018
Buoyant force acts upward on a submerged object because
 
  A) it acts in a direction to oppose gravity.
  B) if it acted downward, nothing would float.
  C) the weight of fluid displaced reacts with an upward force.
  D) pressure against its bottom is greater than pressure against its top.

Question 2

A block of Styrofoam floats on water while a same-size lead block lies submerged in the water. The buoyant force is greatest on the
 
  A) lead.
  B) Styrofoam.
  C) same for both


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jasonq

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

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


schs14

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Reply 2 on: Jul 29, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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