True or False: Once the object hits the water, the forces are balanced and the object will stop. Support your answer with reasoning.

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Chemistry

Kailey Howell

28 August, 07:59

True or False: Once the object hits the water, the forces are balanced and the object will stop. Support your answer with reasoning.

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Courtney Macdonald · Answer 1

Common sense, the object will not stop once it hits the water, it will fall through. Depending on its size, it will either sink or float.

Water tension is a good variable to add to your answer.

Bryson Chapman · Answer 2

False. Once the box hit the water, the forces are balanced (50 N down and 50 N up).