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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 is the upward force of water or air that keeps an object afloat?
The upward force provided by water is called the buoyant force. Also known as the buoyancy force. Because of buoyant force, objects seem lighter in water.
What is bouyancy force always equal to?
Buoyancy force or upthrust must be equal to the weight of the object for the object to stay afloat. If the weight is greater than the upthrust, the object would sink.
What 2 forces affect you when you float how do these 2 forces compare in size?
There is the downward force of gravity, pushing you towards the bottom of the body of water. The second force is buoyant force which keeps you afloat. Since you aren't sinking then the buoyant force is greater than the force of gravity.
If a karate chop delivers a blow of 4000N to a board that breaks what is the force that acts upon the hand?
4000 Newtons Newtons 3rd Law- every force applied has an egual and opposite reaction force so 4000n to the board=4000n force to the hand
A force keeping a duck afloat is?
Displacement.
What would be the basic principal of keeping an airplane afloat?
to crash it
How do life jackets and inflatable rafts keep you afloat?
They are filled with air, which is less dense than water, therefore keeping you afloat.
How can a submarine float and which force is acting on it?
The buoyant force keeps a submarine afloat.
What is the blank on an object that keeps it afloat?
buoyant force.
Why dosent a ship sink?
The bouyancy of the vessel keeps it afloat. As long as the force of bouyancy is larger then the mass of the ship it will stay afloat.
What is a superstructure?
The superstructure is the part of a ship above the main deck, carried by the ship but not responsible for keeping it afloat.
What is basic principle of keeping an airplane afloat in air?
The basic principle is keeping it moving forward fast enough for the wings to get 'lift'. That is of course a simplification as there is much more to it
A ship stays afloat as long as the buoyant force is?
Equal to the weight of the displaced fluid
How do you keep a boat afloat?
By keeping the water out. Don't exceed the boat's weight capacity and don't allow any holes in the boat.
What are the ratings and certificates for Thunder Afloat - 1939?
Thunder Afloat - 1939 is rated/received certificates of: Finland:K-16 Sweden:15 USA:Passed (National Board of Review) USA:Approved (PCA #5476) USA:TV-G (TV rating)
Is Piercing Pagoda a division of Zale Corp going bankrupt?
For the most part, Piercing Pagoda is actually keeping the Zale Corporation afloat.
