College Physics (7th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Solids and Fluids - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Conceptual Questions - Page 347: 16

Answer

The pressure at given depth is $P=density \times g\times height$ Since depth is increasing the pressure will also increase. The buoyant force on the object is $density\times g\times volume$ Since it does not depend on depth. buoyant force will remain constant with depth.

Work Step by Step

The pressure at given depth is $P=density \times g\times height$. Since depth is increasing the pressure will also increase. The buoyant force on the object is $density\times g\times volume$ Since it does not depend on depth. buoyant force will remain constant with depth.
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