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A boat floats in water because it is less dense than water. It does not fly into the air because it is far denser than air. Air can sometimes exert a buoyant force, for example a full balloon of air placed in a bath of water will rise to the surface.

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Q: Does air exert a buoyant force and Why does a boat floating in water not rise right up through the air?
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