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An egg is placed at the bottom of a bowl filled with water. Salt is slowly added to the water until the egg rises and floats. From this experiment, we conclude that
 
  A) egg-shell calcium is repelled by sodium chloride.
  B) the density of salt water exceeds the density of the egg.
  C) buoyant force is not always exerted upward.
  D) salt sinks to the bottom.
  E) none of the above

Question 2

How much buoyant force acts on a 10-ton ship floating in a fresh-water lake?
 
  A) less than 10 tons
  B) 10 tons
  C) more than 10 tons
  D) not enough information



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

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Answer: B





 

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