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If the weight of an object is greater than the weight of the water that it displaces what will happen?
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∙ 14y ago
It will sink, because it has a greater density (the same volume weighing more)
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What will happen if the weight of an object is greater than the weight of the water that it displaces?
It will sink.
Principles which helps a ship float?
Archimedes' principles: -- An object in a fluid experiences an upward force equal to the weight of the displaced fluid. -- A sinking object displaces its volume. -- A floating object displaces its weight.
Why does the buoyant force keep a ship floating?
The buoyant force on a ship (or any object in a liquid) is equal to the weight of the water the displaces. If this force is greater than the weight of the ship, it will stay afloat.
What equals the weight of the displaced fluid?
Both the object that displaces the fluid will weigh the same.
The buoyant force on an object is equal to the weight of the water it?
The buoyant force on an object is equal to the weight of the water it displaces. This is called Archimedes' principle, which states that "The buoyant force on an object is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object."
What will happen if the weight of an object is greater than the weight of the water that it displaces?
It will sink.
When will an object sink in water according to Archimede's principle?
When its weight is greater than the weight of water it displaces
What happends if the weight of an object is greather than the weight of the water?
I assume you mean "What happens if the weight of an object is greater than the weight of the water it displaces." If so, the answer is simple, it sinks. If an objects weighs less than the weight of the water it displaces, it floats.
What factors affect an objects ability to sink or float?
the water that it displaces (the amount of water it takes up in the water) is a factor. If the weight of an object is lighter than the weight of the amount of water it displaces, then, it floats. If the weight is higher than the weight of the water it displaces, then the object sinks.
Principles which helps a ship float?
Archimedes' principles: -- An object in a fluid experiences an upward force equal to the weight of the displaced fluid. -- A sinking object displaces its volume. -- A floating object displaces its weight.
What are the archemedes principle?
The bouyant force on an object is equal to the weight of the fluid the object displaces.
Why does the buoyant force keep a ship floating?
The buoyant force on a ship (or any object in a liquid) is equal to the weight of the water the displaces. If this force is greater than the weight of the ship, it will stay afloat.
How do you define principle?
Any floating object displaces its own weight of fluid.
Why does a helium balloon rise higher than an air balloon?
Any object surrounded by a fluid is buoyed up by a force equal to the weight of the fluid it displaces. There's an upward force on a cork in water that's equal to the weight of the water it displaces. There's an upward force on a helium balloon that's equal to the weight of the air it displaces. It so happens that a balloon full of helium weighs less than the air it displaces, so the upward force on it is greater than its weight.
How do you define Archimedes principle?
Any floating object displaces its own weight of fluid.
What equals the weight of the displaced fluid?
Both the object that displaces the fluid will weigh the same.
What are the principals on boats that float?
Any object which displaces an amount of liquid equal in weight to it's weight will float.
