Consider the following statement:The magnitude of the buoyant force equals the weight of the object.Under what circumstances is

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Consider the following statement:The magnitude of the buoyant force equals the weight of the object.Under what circumstances is

this statement true?a. for every object submerged partially or completely in a fluid(incorrect)b. for an object that floatsc. only for an object that sinksd. for no object submerged in a fluid

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Viktor [21] · Answer 1 · 2022-06-17T15:37:03+03:00

Answer:

B. for an object that floats

Explanation:

For an object to float the weight of the object must be balanced by the buoyancy force.

However an object will sink if the magnitude of the buoyant force is equal to the weight of the amount of fluid that has the same volume as the object.