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How does upthrust affect a floating object in water?
How does upthrust affect a floating object in water?
Upthrust acts upwards on the object, balancing the weight that acts downwards, allowing it to float.
What two forces are balanced when an object is stationary on the ground?
What two forces are balanced when an object is stationary on the ground?
The weight of the object acting downwards and the normal force exerted by the ground acting upwards.
Explain the role of gravity in the forces acting on a stationary object.
Explain the role of gravity in the forces acting on a stationary object.
Gravity exerts a downward force on the object, which is countered by an equal and opposite normal force from the ground.
What happens to an object that experiences greater upthrust than its weight?
What happens to an object that experiences greater upthrust than its weight?
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Describe the force diagram for a person standing on the ground.
Describe the force diagram for a person standing on the ground.
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Study Notes
Balanced Forces on a Stationary Object
- A stationary object experiences balanced forces.
- The weight of the object acts downwards due to gravity.
- The ground exerts an upward normal force on the object, counteracting the weight.
- These forces are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction, resulting in no net force and a stationary object.
Weight and Upthrust
- A stationary object floating in a liquid also experiences balanced forces.
- The object's weight acts downwards due to gravity.
- Upthrust, an upward force exerted by the liquid, balances the weight.
- This keeps the object afloat and stationary.
Upthrust
- Upthrust is an upward force experienced by an object immersed in a liquid.
- It is caused by the pressure difference between the top and bottom of the object.
- The pressure is greater at the bottom of the object, resulting in a net upward force.
- Upthrust is essential for objects to float.
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This quiz covers the concepts of balanced forces acting on stationary objects, both on solid ground and in liquids. It includes explanations of weight, normal force, and upthrust, facilitating a deeper understanding of how these forces interact. Test your knowledge of these fundamental physics principles.
