An object that floats in water has ___________ in water?
zero net force in water. Some would say zero weight, but I am not certain that is appropriate.
bouyant force i think.
To answer this question, we can use the concept of buoyancy. An object that floats in water has a density that is less than or equal to the density of water. This is because of Archimedes' principle, which states that an object submerged in a fluid experiences an upward buoyant force equal to the weight of the fluid it displaces.
To determine whether an object will float in water, we need to compare its density with the density of water. The formula for density is:
Density = Mass / Volume
First, find out the mass of the object by measuring it on a scale. Then, find the volume of the object by measuring its length, width, and height (or by using other appropriate methods for irregularly shaped objects). Once you have both the mass and volume, divide the mass by the volume to calculate the density of the object.
Next, compare the density of the object with the density of water, which is approximately 1 gram per cubic centimeter (g/cm³). If the object's density is less than or equal to 1 g/cm³, it will float in water. If the object's density is greater than 1 g/cm³, it will sink.
Therefore, an object that floats in water has a density less than or equal to the density of water.