Buoyancy Is a Force That Works in the Opposite Direction

Buoyancy is a force that works in the opposite direction as gravity. When an object is placed in water, water displacement will occur because of the upward pressure of buoyancy. How will this affect weight-bearing joints in an aquatic environment?

A) It will help to decrease weight-bearing, depending upon the depth of the water and the extent of immersion.
B) It will help to increase weight-bearing, depending upon the depth of the water and the extent of immersion.
C) It will have negative effects on weight-bearing and should be avoided.
D) It will have no effect on weight-bearing joints.