Buoyancy and Density Quiz
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What is the force that opposes the gravitational force on an object in a fluid?

  • Gravitational force
  • Frictional force
  • Electromagnetic force
  • Buoyant force (correct)

    • What happens to the gravitational force when an object is placed in a fluid?

  • It is counteracted by the buoyant force (correct)
  • It increases
  • It remains the same
  • It decreases

    • Why does a wooden cube float in water while a copper cube sinks?

  • The wooden cube is lighter than the copper cube
  • The buoyant force of the water is greater than the gravitational force on the wooden cube (correct)
  • The copper cube is larger than the wooden cube
  • The wooden cube is heavier than the copper cube

    • What is the principle that explains the behavior of an object in a fluid?

    <p>Archimedes' Principle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the interaction between the gravitational force and the buoyant force on an object in a fluid?

    <p>The object's buoyancy will be determined by the volume of fluid displaced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will make an object float in water?

    <p>Stronger buoyant force compared to gravity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What property of an object helps determine whether it floats or sinks?

    <p>Density</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do ships made of metal, which typically has a higher density than water, float?

    <p>Ships have larger volume and include air pockets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do air pockets play in helping metal ships float?

    <p>They decrease the ship's density relative to water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the mass of an object have to do with its ability to float?

    <p>Greater mass leads to sinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

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