If an object is only partially submerged in fluid, which of the following is true?Group of answer choicesThe density of the fluid equals the density of the object.The volume of the displaced fluid equals the volume of the object.The density of the fluid is less than the density of the object.The density of the fluid is greater than the density of the object
Question
If an object is only partially submerged in fluid, which of the following is true?Group of answer choicesThe density of the fluid equals the density of the object.The volume of the displaced fluid equals the volume of the object.The density of the fluid is less than the density of the object.The density of the fluid is greater than the density of the object
Solution
The correct answer is: The density of the fluid is less than the density of the object.
Here's why:
When an object is partially submerged in a fluid, it means that the object is denser than the fluid. This is because the object is not able to displace enough fluid to balance its own weight.
In other words, the buoyant force (which is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object) is not strong enough to fully support the weight of the object, causing it to sink until it displaces enough fluid to balance its weight.
Therefore, the density of the fluid is less than the density of the object.
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