What is the buoyant force acting 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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Buoyant force is equal to the weight of the water displaced by the ship. The weight of the water displaced is equal to the weight of the ship. Therefore, the buoyant force acting on the ship is 10 tons.

What Is the Buoyant Force Acting on a 10-Ton Ship