Archimedes' Principle
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How do the gravity and buoyant force affect a boat?
Archimedes' Principle states that an object is pushed up by a buoyant force that is equal to the WEIGHT of the displaced object.
How far will the boat sink in water?
It will sink/displace as much water (milliliters mL) as its mass (grams g).
How does the mass of the boat relate to the amount to of displaced liquid?
The mass and displaced liquid are equal.
