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You (or anything) can only float if the force of gravity pulling down is exactly balanced by some other force pushing up. In a fluid there's a force called buoyancy pushing up on anything in the fluid, the strength of which is equal to the weight of fluid 'displaced' (the fluid that would be in that space if the thing weren't there). The cool thing is that buoyancy is actually generated BY gravity acting on all the other fluid and is always in the opposite direction to gravity (up).
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What two forces affect you when you float?
When you float, the two main forces affecting you are gravity pulling you downward and buoyancy pushing you upward. Buoyancy is caused by the displaced water or other fluid pushing back up on your body, counteracting the force of gravity and allowing you to float.
Why do objects on earth do not float?
Objects on Earth do not float because of gravity. The force of gravity pulls objects toward the center of the Earth, causing them to sink. Objects will only float if the force of buoyancy pushing them upward is greater than the force of gravity pulling them downward.
Why do people float in zero gravity?
Gravity is a force that pulls you down to the centre of a planet. If it was zero gravity you wouldn't be pulled down. Earth is the only planet that has gravity that's why you "float" in space. I hope this has helped.
Do you float in space?
No, you do not float in space. In space, there is no gravity to pull you down, so you would float freely.
How many forces are acting on a coin after your finger stops pushing down on it?
3 forces gravity drag lift
What two forces affect you when you float?
When you float, the two main forces affecting you are gravity pulling you downward and buoyancy pushing you upward. Buoyancy is caused by the displaced water or other fluid pushing back up on your body, counteracting the force of gravity and allowing you to float.
What are the 2 forces involved in sinking and floating?
Gravity is pulling down, and Buoyancy is pushing up. When the force of gravity is greater than the buoyant force, objects sink. When the buoyant force is greater than the force of gravity, objects float.
Why do objects on earth do not float?
Objects on Earth do not float because of gravity. The force of gravity pulls objects toward the center of the Earth, causing them to sink. Objects will only float if the force of buoyancy pushing them upward is greater than the force of gravity pulling them downward.
Does pepper float?
No, because it doesn't have enough density to do that.
Why do people float in zero gravity?
Gravity is a force that pulls you down to the centre of a planet. If it was zero gravity you wouldn't be pulled down. Earth is the only planet that has gravity that's why you "float" in space. I hope this has helped.
What are the forces acting on sitting still?
The chair in pushing you up and the gravity pushing you down
Do you float in space?
No, you do not float in space. In space, there is no gravity to pull you down, so you would float freely.
How does gravity effect weight of an object?
As somebody previously said, gravity is directly proportional to weight. As gravity increases, weight increases. The simplest way to define gravity is the downward force that holds objects down. eg. you can sit in your computer chair due to gravity. It is holding you down. You would otherwise float as in space where there is no gravity. If that gravity force becomes greater, ie. there is more force pushing you down, you will weigh more. It pushes down on you more.
How does the force of gravity influence the movements in baseball?
Gravity is always pushing the ball down.
Why would you float up in space if you did not have any gravity?
cause gravity pulls us down and doesn't let us float
If gravity is pulling you what is pushing you back?
Nothing. Actually gravity is pushing you down but there is enough air resistance on the earth to stop us feeling heavy and crushed
How many forces are acting on a coin after your finger stops pushing down on it?
3 forces gravity drag lift
