Salt water has greater density than fresh water. A boat floats in both fresh water and in salt water. Where is the buoyant force greater on the boat?

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The buoyant force is equal to the weight of the water displaced by the boat. Since the boat floats, the buoyant force must equal the weight of the boat in both fresh and salt water, making it the same in both cases.

Salt Water Has Greater Density Than Fresh Water