Question

question 12 (1 point)
salt water has greater density than fresh water. a boat floats in both fresh water and in salt water.
where is the buoyant force greater on the boat?

a) the buoyant force is the same in both cases.

b) in fresh water

c) in salt water

Explanation:

When an object floats, the buoyant force equals the object's weight (Archimedes' principle). The boat's weight is constant, so the buoyant force must be equal in both fresh and salt water to balance the boat's weight.

Answer:

a) The buoyant force is the same in both cases.