Question

Use Archimedes 'principle to explain why it is easier to lift a rock in water than it is to lift the same rock in air:

Answer 1

Answer: It is easier to lift a heavy stone underwater than in the air because, in water, it experiences an upward buoyant force. Thus, there is an apparent loss in weight, which makes it lighter in water, and hence easy to lift.

Answer 2

It is easier to lift a heavy stone underwater than in the air because, in water, it experiences an upward buoyant force. Thus, there is an apparent loss in weight, which makes it lighter in water, and hence easy to lift.