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sergiy2304 [10]
3 years ago
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Rank the buoyant forces supplied by the atmosphere on the following, from greatest to least: a. An elephant b. A helium-filled p

arty balloon c. A skydiver at terminal velocity
Biology
1 answer:
blsea [12.9K]3 years ago
3 0

Answer:

a >c > b.

Explanation:

The buoyant force may be defined as the force that mainly opposes the immersed object weight. The buoyant force is greater at the bottom and acts on upward direction.

The buoyant force depend on the object of the volume and directly proportional to the volume. The buoyant force of elephant is highest as it has highest volume than skydiver and balloon has least volume and so the least buoyant force.

Thus, the answer is a >c > b.

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