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Questions tagged 'buoyancy'

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Why do my testicles float in the hottub?

I've noticed that my testicles tend to float when I'm in the hot tub. I was under the impression that they are less dense than water, but I'm not entirely sure. Can someone explain why this happens?

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Anonymous

Jan 14, 2025

A child playing in a swimming pool realizes that it is easy to push a small inflated ball under the surface of?

A child playing in a swimming pool observes that it is easy to push a small inflated ball under the water’s surface, while a larger ball requires significantly more force. The child also has a styrofo...

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Anonymous

Dec 12, 2024

What fraction of a piece of aluminum will be submerged when it floats in mercury?

What fraction of a piece of aluminum will be submerged when it floats in mercury? Additionally, could you explain the principles behind buoyancy that determine this fraction?

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Anonymous

Oct 14, 2024

a steel block has a volume of 0.08 m3 and a density of 7,840 kg/m3. What is the force of gravity acting on the

A steel block has a volume of 0.08 m³ and a density of 7,840 kg/m³. What is the weight of the block when it is submerged in water? A: 5,362.56 N B: 6,150.64 N C: 6,700.56 N D: 7,600.18 N