explain why objects seem to loose weight when it is immersed in water.
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2007-03-28 10:00:44 · 6 answers · asked by Meggg :) 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Why do you feel lighter in water? In a full bathtub you can easily raise yourself up on your fingertips, thanks to the buoyant effect of the water. Try the same thing while sitting on the floor, supported only by air--it's not so easy! Water is dense enough to help support your weight. Air exerts a buoyant force on you too, but it is so small compared to your weight that it has almost no effect on you.
2007-03-28 10:05:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The density of water is greater than the density of air, therefore denser objects (such as people) "float" more. This is seen as less weight.
2007-03-28 17:08:49 · answer #2 · answered by Amphibolite 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They're less dense if they float to the top of the liquid they are in and they sink when they're more dense than the liquid they are in.
2007-03-28 17:06:06 · answer #3 · answered by EUROxB@B3 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
density!! ha sixth grade science...
2007-03-28 17:08:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they dont 'loose' weight or lose weight, they simply become bouyant due to air trapped etc. Air being lighter than water duh!
2007-03-28 17:08:44 · answer #5 · answered by ricerfuel 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
different gravity
2007-03-28 17:08:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋