Question

Here is a force diagram of an object in water. The weight of the object is 15N and the buoyancy force is 17N. Will the object float or sink?

Float


Sink


Stay suspended just under the surface

Answer 1

Object will float.

Step-by-step explanation:

Total force on the body = Weight of body + Buoyancy force on body.

Weight of body = 15 N downwards = 15 N

Buoyancy force on body = 17 N upwards = -17 N

Total force on body = 15 - 17 = -2 N = 2 N upwards

So, the body will float.

Object will float.