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If the weight of a submerged object is equal to the buoyant force, what net force acts upon the object?

A.) none
B.) upward
C.) sideways
D.) downward

User Forward Ed
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Answer:A.) none

No net force acts on the object, it will neither rise nor sink.

Step-by-step explanation:

User Kamuela Franco
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Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

The weight is acting downwards where as the buoyant force acting upwards (opposite) direction with equal amount of force. so the opposite forces cancel out each other (because of the force amount being equal) and no net force is acting on the object.

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