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Davideckstein7

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The buoyant force that acts on a submerged object is equal to
 
  A) the object's weight.
  B) the object's volume.
  C) both the weight and volume of the object.
  D) the weight of water it displaces.

Question 2

The buoyant force that acts on a 10-ton ship floating in the ocean is
 
  A) less than 10 tons.
  B) 10 tons.
  C) greater than 10 tons.
  D) depends on the density of seawater


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

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


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Reply 2 on: Jul 29, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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