College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 9 - Solids and Fluids - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Conceptual Questions - Page 347: 13

Answer

a). A life jacket should have lower density than water. This is because the average density of the person with jacket should be less than density of water. b) Salt water density is greater, so it can exert more buoyant force.

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a). A life jacket should have lower density than water. This is because the average density of the person with jacket should be less than density of water. b) Salt water density is greater, so it can exert more buoyant force.
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