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Thermal Physics

A ball floats on the surface of water in a container exposed to atmosphere. Will the ball remain immersed at its initial depth or will it sink or rise some what if the container is shifted to moon ?

Profile image of Kumar Gaurav Singh
15 Years agoGrade
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Profile image of SAGAR SINGH - IIT DELHI
15 Years ago

Dear student,

The boat will sink...

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A ball floats on the surface of water in a container exposed to atmosphere. Will the ball remain immersed at its initial depth or will it sink or rise some what if the container is shifted to moon
Profile image of Kumar Gaurav Singh
15 Years ago

Sir,

Could you kindly explain why the boat will sink ?