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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is buoyancy? (Points: 3) Buoyancy is the force on an object that is produced by the surrounding fluid and that pushes upward on the object. Buoyancy is the force of gravity on an object that is floating. Buoyancy is the force on an object that is produced by the surrounding fluid and that pushes the object down. Buoyancy is the force on an object that is produced by air pressure.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@tay1415

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

hint: http://images.tutorvista.com/cms/images/83/Buoyancy-force.PNG

OpenStudy (anonymous):

c?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@jim_thompson5910

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

buoyancy pushes the object down?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no im meant A*

OpenStudy (anonymous):

sorry

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

correct, gravity pushes the object down while buoyancy counters that force and pushes the object up

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you

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