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What term describes the ability of something to float on water

A) density
B) buoyancy
C) magnetism
D) solubility

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Answer: (B) Buoyancy

Explanation: Buoyant force is an upward force that fluids exert on any object that is placed in them. The ability of fluids to exert this force is called buoyancy

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Answer:


\boxed {\tt B. \ Buoyancy}

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's define each answer choice.

A. Density

  • The amount of mass in a certain space

B. Buoyancy

  • The tendency of an object to float on a fluid/water

C. Magnetism

  • The ability of objects to product attracting or repulsing fields

D. Solubility

  • The ability to dissolve

The definition that matches "the ability for something to float on water" is buoyancy. Therefore, the correct answer is B. Buoyancy

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