How much buoyant force acts on a 10-ton ship floating in a fresh-water lake?
A)less than 10 tons
B)10 tons
C)more than 10 tons
D)not enough information

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The buoyant force acting on a floating object equals the weight of the fluid displaced by the object. Since the ship is floating and not sinking, the buoyant force must equal the weight of the ship, which is 10 tons.

How Much Buoyant Force Acts on a 10-Ton Ship Floating