It's for science i i just don't get it!
2007-03-03 05:03:36 · 4 answers · asked by pink_butterfly 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Here's a way to figure it out for yourself:
F (buoyant)=PVG
P is the DENSITY of the fluid
V is the volume of the object submerged
G is the acceleration due to gravity.
If the water is salty it is denser, right?
Since the value of P depends on the density of the liquid, the value of P is bigger and changes the buoyant force value to a bigger one!
2007-03-03 12:10:31 · answer #1 · answered by Yahoo! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it varies based on the density of the liquid, which can be affected by things like salt content. For example, there's enough salt in the Dead Sea that you can't help but float, whereas in a commercial swimming pool it takes some effort.
2007-03-03 05:16:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The upward force experienced is equal to the weight of the liquid displaced, regardless of the liquid.
2007-03-03 05:17:07 · answer #3 · answered by davidbgreensmith 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You can float better in the Gulf Sea because of the salt content. Where as you might sink in a swimming pool. I think this is just a guess.
2007-03-03 05:11:57 · answer #4 · answered by freedomchild99 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋