Floating and Sinking Flashcards

1
Q

Is weight (N) lower in air or water? This is because of..?

A

Water. Upthrust

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2
Q

How do you work out the upthrust of an object.

A

Take apparent weight in water away from weight in air.

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3
Q

If an object floats the weight is _ upthrust.

A

Equal to

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4
Q

Do objects weigh different amounts in different liquids?

A

Yes

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5
Q

Objects that float have a lower _ than water

A

Density

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