Buoyancy’s Quiz

Question 1

What object will float?

Accepted Answer

0

Question 2

Does the shape of an object affect the buoyant force it experiences?

Accepted Answer

x

Question 3

What is the name of the force that pushes objects up when they are in a liquid?

Accepted Answer

Buoyant force

Question 4

An object floats in water if its weight is less than the buoyant force acting on it. True or False?

Accepted Answer

x

Question 5

Which of the following will experience a larger buoyant force when fully submerged in water?

Accepted Answer

1

Question 6

When you push a beach ball underwater, it tries to pop back up. This is because of:

Accepted Answer

2

Question 7

What is the main reason why a ship made of steel can float?

Accepted Answer

Displaced water

Question 8

If an object sinks in water, it means its weight is greater than the buoyant force. True or False?

Accepted Answer

o

Question 9

What force pushes down on an object in water?

Accepted Answer

Weight