The buoyant force on an object is less when the object is
A)only partly submerged.
B)submerged near the surface.
C)submerged near the bottom.
D)none of the above

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The buoyant force on an object depends on the volume of fluid it displaces. When an object is only partly submerged, it displaces less fluid than when it is fully submerged, resulting in a smaller buoyant force.

The Buoyant Force on an Object Is Less When the Object