Conceptual Physics (12th Edition)

Published by Addison-Wesley
ISBN 10: 0321909100
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-910-7

Chapter 13 - Think and Discuss - Page 263: 114

Answer

It would stay at the same depth.

Work Step by Step

If the gravitational field of the Earth were to increase by a factor of X, everything would increase in weight by a factor of X, and so weight density would increase by a factor of X. Buoyant forces would increase by a factor of X. The fish would stay put.
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