2006-08-26 16:03:51 · 14 answers · asked by please answer this 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Gravity.
2006-08-26 16:06:39 · answer #1 · answered by Melanie L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Archimedes' Principle states that an object in a liquid is lifted by the weight of the volume of that liquid it displaces. Human bodies are generally just about the same density as water, so it would displace a volume of water about equal to its weight, thus the weight left for you to lift or carry becomes very small. Most people will float, and only need a little lift to get their head a bit farther out of the water.
2006-08-26 23:09:06 · answer #2 · answered by birchardvilleobservatory 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buoyancy
2006-08-26 23:09:15 · answer #3 · answered by da_hammerhead 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the you are almost floating in the pool and have very
little weight to carry..
2006-08-26 23:58:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the water supports a large part of their weight.
2006-08-26 23:08:12 · answer #5 · answered by idiot detector 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bouyancy counter effects the force of gravity. In other words a bouyant force upward negates some of the downard force due to gravity.
2006-08-26 23:07:48 · answer #6 · answered by John R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The buoyancy of the water is supporting much of the weight.
2006-08-27 00:21:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its due to the force of water in the opposite direction of the gravity. the resultant force'll decrease and u'll feel the person lighter.
2006-08-26 23:16:00 · answer #8 · answered by avik r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because people float in the water
2006-08-26 23:07:06 · answer #9 · answered by tpurtygrl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the molecules of water block the gravitational pull of the earth on any object that enters the water.
2006-08-26 23:06:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋