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Sinking, Floating, and Hanging - Questions

The Sinking, Floating, and Hanging Concept Builder is comprised of 72 questions. The questions are divided into 18 different question groups and spread across three different activities. Questions in the same group are rather similar to one another. The Concept Builder is coded to select at random a question from each group until a student is successful with that group of questions.

The questions and question groups are organized into three different activities. The activities are differentiated as follows:
  • Case Studies 1  Question Groups 1-6: Students are given the mass (or weight) and volume information of two objects that are submerged under water and released. They must compare the Fgrav and the Fbuoyant values and identify whether they will float, sink, or "hang" (achieve neutral buoyancy).
  • Case Studies 2  Question Groups 7-12: Students are given two diagrams of different but similar objects (for instance, same mass and material but different shape) showing how they either float, sink, or hang. They must compare the Fgrav and the Fbuoyant values and identify which has the greatest average density.
  • Force Analysis Question Groups 13-18: Students are given the mass (or weight) and volume of an object that is submerged under water and released. They must calculate the Fgrav and the Fbuoyant values, identify the correct free-body diagram at the moment of release, and then predict whether the object will float, sink, or "hang" (achieve neutral buoyancy).
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Floating, Sinking, and Hanging

  
 
Activity 1: Case Studies 1
Question Group 1
Question 1
Two solid objects with different mass and the same volume are submerged under water and released. Their mass and volumes are shown. Assume g = 10.0 N/kg and  ρwater = 1.0 kg/L.
 
 
In which case is the Fgrav the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the Fbuoyant the greatest (when submerged)? (A, B, Same for Each)
In Case A, the object will _____________. (float, sink, hang)
In Case B, the object will _____________. (float, sink, hang)
 
 
Question 2
Two solid objects with different mass and the same volume are submerged under water and released. Their mass and volumes are shown. Assume g = 10.0 N/kg and  ρwater = 1.0 kg/L.
 
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In which case is the Fgrav the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the Fbuoyant the greatest (when submerged)? (A, B, Same for Each)
In Case A, the object will _____________. (float, sink, hang)
In Case B, the object will _____________. (float, sink, hang)
 
 
Question 3
Two solid objects with different mass and the same volume are submerged under water and released. Their mass and volumes are shown. Assume g = 10.0 N/kg and  ρwater = 1.0 kg/L.
 
 
In which case is the Fgrav the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the Fbuoyant the greatest (when submerged)? (A, B, Same for Each)
In Case A, the object will _____________. (float, sink, hang)
In Case B, the object will _____________. (float, sink, hang)
 
 
Question 4
Two solid objects with different mass and the same volume are submerged under water and released. Their mass and volumes are shown. Assume g = 10.0 N/kg and  ρwater = 1.0 kg/L.
 
 
In which case is the Fgrav the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the Fbuoyant the greatest (when submerged)? (A, B, Same for Each)
In Case A, the object will _____________. (float, sink, hang)
In Case B, the object will _____________. (float, sink, hang)
 

 
Question Group 2
Question 5
Two solid objects with the same mass and different volumes are submerged under water and released. Their mass and volumes are shown. Assume g = 10.0 N/kg and  ρwater = 1.0 kg/L.
 
 
In which case is the Fgrav the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the Fbuoyant the greatest (when submerged)? (A, B, Same for Each)
In Case A, the object will _____________. (float, sink, hang)
In Case B, the object will _____________. (float, sink, hang)
 
 
Question 6
Two solid objects with the same mass and different volumes are submerged under water and released. Their mass and volumes are shown. Assume g = 10.0 N/kg and  ρwater = 1.0 kg/L.
 
 
In which case is the Fgrav the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the Fbuoyant the greatest (when submerged)? (A, B, Same for Each)
In Case A, the object will _____________. (float, sink, hang)
In Case B, the object will _____________. (float, sink, hang)
 
 

 
Question 7
Two solid objects with the same mass and different volumes are submerged under water and released. Their mass and volumes are shown. Assume g = 10.0 N/kg and  ρwater = 1.0 kg/L.
 
 
In which case is the Fgrav the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the Fbuoyant the greatest (when submerged)? (A, B, Same for Each)
In Case A, the object will _____________. (float, sink, hang)
In Case B, the object will _____________. (float, sink, hang)
 
 
Question 8
Two solid objects with the same mass and different volumes are submerged under water and released. Their mass and volumes are shown. Assume g = 10.0 N/kg and  ρwater = 1.0 kg/L.
 
 
In which case is the Fgrav the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the Fbuoyant the greatest (when submerged)? (A, B, Same for Each)
In Case A, the object will _____________. (float, sink, hang)
In Case B, the object will _____________. (float, sink, hang)
 

 
Question Group 3
Question 9
Two solid objects with the same mass-to-volume ratio are submerged under water and released. Their mass and volumes are shown. Assume g = 10.0 N/kg and  ρwater = 1.0 kg/L.
 
 
In which case is the Fgrav the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the Fbuoyant the greatest (when submerged)? (A, B, Same for Each)
In Case A, the object will _____________. (float, sink, hang)
In Case B, the object will _____________. (float, sink, hang)
 
 
Question 10
Two solid objects with the same mass-to-volume ratio are submerged under water and released. Their mass and volumes are shown. Assume g = 10.0 N/kg and  ρwater = 1.0 kg/L.
 
 
In which case is the Fgrav the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the Fbuoyant the greatest (when submerged)? (A, B, Same for Each)
In Case A, the object will _____________. (float, sink, hang)
In Case B, the object will _____________. (float, sink, hang)
 

 
Question 11
Two solid objects with the same mass-to-volume ratio are submerged under water and released. Their mass and volumes are shown. Assume g = 10.0 N/kg and  ρwater = 1.0 kg/L.
 
 
In which case is the Fgrav the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the Fbuoyant the greatest (when submerged)? (A, B, Same for Each)
In Case A, the object will _____________. (float, sink, hang)
In Case B, the object will _____________. (float, sink, hang)
 
 
Question 12
Two solid objects with the same mass-to-volume ratio are submerged under water and released. Their mass and volumes are shown. Assume g = 10.0 N/kg and  ρwater = 1.0 kg/L.
 
 
In which case is the Fgrav the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the Fbuoyant the greatest (when submerged)? (A, B, Same for Each)
In Case A, the object will _____________. (float, sink, hang)
In Case B, the object will _____________. (float, sink, hang)
 

 
Question Group 4
Question 13
Two solid objects with the same mass-to-volume ratio are submerged under water and released. Their mass and volumes are shown. Assume g = 10.0 N/kg and  ρwater = 1.0 kg/L.
 
 
In which case is the Fgrav the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the Fbuoyant the greatest (when submerged)? (A, B, Same for Each)
In Case A, the object will _____________. (float, sink, hang)
In Case B, the object will _____________. (float, sink, hang)
 
 
Question 14
Two solid objects with the same mass-to-volume ratio are submerged under water and released. Their mass and volumes are shown. Assume g = 10.0 N/kg and  ρwater = 1.0 kg/L.
 
 
In which case is the Fgrav the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the Fbuoyant the greatest (when submerged)? (A, B, Same for Each)
In Case A, the object will _____________. (float, sink, hang)
In Case B, the object will _____________. (float, sink, hang)
 

 
Question 15
Two solid objects with the same mass-to-volume ratio are submerged under water and released. Their mass and volumes are shown. Assume g = 10.0 N/kg and  ρwater = 1.0 kg/L.
 
 
In which case is the Fgrav the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the Fbuoyant the greatest (when submerged)? (A, B, Same for Each)
In Case A, the object will _____________. (float, sink, hang)
In Case B, the object will _____________. (float, sink, hang)
 
 
Question 16
Two solid objects with the same mass-to-volume ratio are submerged under water and released. Their mass and volumes are shown. Assume g = 10.0 N/kg and  ρwater = 1.0 kg/L.
 
 
In which case is the Fgrav the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the Fbuoyant the greatest (when submerged)? (A, B, Same for Each)
In Case A, the object will _____________. (float, sink, hang)
In Case B, the object will _____________. (float, sink, hang)
 

 
Question Group 5
Question 17
Two solid objects with the same mass-to-volume ratio are submerged under water and released. Their mass and volumes are shown. Assume g = 10.0 N/kg and  ρwater = 1.0 kg/L.
 
 
In which case is the Fgrav the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the Fbuoyant the greatest (when submerged)? (A, B, Same for Each)
In Case A, the object will _____________. (float, sink, hang)
In Case B, the object will _____________. (float, sink, hang)
 
 
Question 18
Two solid objects with the same mass-to-volume ratio are submerged under water and released. Their mass and volumes are shown. Assume g = 10.0 N/kg and  ρwater = 1.0 kg/L.
 
 
In which case is the Fgrav the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the Fbuoyant the greatest (when submerged)? (A, B, Same for Each)
In Case A, the object will _____________. (float, sink, hang)
In Case B, the object will _____________. (float, sink, hang)
 

 
Question 19
Two solid objects with the same mass-to-volume ratio are submerged under water and released. Their mass and volumes are shown. Assume g = 10.0 N/kg and  ρwater = 1.0 kg/L.
 
 
In which case is the Fgrav the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the Fbuoyant the greatest (when submerged)? (A, B, Same for Each)
In Case A, the object will _____________. (float, sink, hang)
In Case B, the object will _____________. (float, sink, hang)
 
 
Question 20
Two solid objects with the same mass-to-volume ratio are submerged under water and released. Their mass and volumes are shown. Assume g = 10.0 N/kg and  ρwater = 1.0 kg/L.
 
 
In which case is the Fgrav the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the Fbuoyant the greatest (when submerged)? (A, B, Same for Each)
In Case A, the object will _____________. (float, sink, hang)
In Case B, the object will _____________. (float, sink, hang)
 

 
Question Group 6
Question 21
Two solid objects with the same mass and the same volume are submerged in two different aqueous environments and released. Their mass and volumes and environments are shown.
 
 
In which case is the Fgrav the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the Fbuoyant the greatest (when submerged)? (A, B, Same for Each)
In Case A, the object will _____________. (float, sink, hang)
In Case B, the object will _____________. (float, sink, hang)
 
 
Question 22
Two solid objects with the same mass and the same volume are submerged in two different aqueous environments and released. Their mass and volumes and environments are shown.
 
 
In which case is the Fgrav the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the Fbuoyant the greatest (when submerged)? (A, B, Same for Each)
In Case A, the object will _____________. (float, sink, hang)
In Case B, the object will _____________. (float, sink, hang)
 

 
Question 23
Two solid objects with the same mass and the same volume are submerged in two different aqueous environments and released. Their mass and volumes and environments are shown.
 
 
In which case is the Fgrav the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the Fbuoyant the greatest (when submerged)? (A, B, Same for Each)
In Case A, the object will _____________. (float, sink, hang)
In Case B, the object will _____________. (float, sink, hang)
 
 
Question 24
Two solid objects with the same mass and the same volume are submerged in two different aqueous environments and released. Their mass and volumes and environments are shown.
 
 
In which case is the Fgrav the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the Fbuoyant the greatest (when submerged)? (A, B, Same for Each)
In Case A, the object will _____________. (float, sink, hang)
In Case B, the object will _____________. (float, sink, hang)
 

 
 
Activity 2: Case Studies
Question Group 7
Question 25
Two solid objects having the same shape and the same volume but made of different materials float on top of the water surface as shown.
 
 
In which case is the Fgrav the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the Fbuoyant the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the average density of the object the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
 
 
Question 26
Two solid objects having the same shape and the same volume but made of different materials float on top of the water surface as shown.
 
 
In which case is the Fgrav the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the Fbuoyant the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the average density of the object the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
 

 
Question 27
Two solid objects having the same shape and the same volume but made of different materials float on top of the water surface as shown.
 
 
In which case is the Fgrav the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the Fbuoyant the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the average density of the object the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
 
 
Question 28
Two solid objects having the same shape and the same volume but made of different materials float on top of the water surface as shown.
 
 
In which case is the Fgrav the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the Fbuoyant the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the average density of the object the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
 
 

 
Question Group 8
Question 29
Two objects having the same mass but a different shape are placed on top of the water surface. One is solid and the other is hollow. One sinks and the other floats.
 
 
In which case is the Fgrav the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the Fbuoyant the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the average density of the object the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
 
 
Question 30
Two objects having the same mass but a different shape are placed on top of the water surface. One is solid and the other is hollow. One sinks and the other floats.
 
 
In which case is the Fgrav the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the Fbuoyant the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the average density of the object the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
 

 
Question 31
Two objects having the same mass but a different shape are placed on top of the water surface. One is solid and the other is hollow. One sinks and the other floats.
 
 
In which case is the Fgrav the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the Fbuoyant the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the average density of the object the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
 
 
Question 32
Two objects having the same mass but a different shape are placed on top of the water surface. One is solid and the other is hollow. One sinks and the other floats.
 
 
In which case is the Fgrav the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the Fbuoyant the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the average density of the object the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
 
 
 

 
Question Group 9
Question 33
Two objects having the same shape and the same volume but different mass float on top of the water surface as shown.
 
 
In which case is the Fgrav the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the Fbuoyant the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the average density of the object the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
 
 
Question 34
Two objects having the same shape and the same volume but different mass float on top of the water surface as shown.
 
 
In which case is the Fgrav the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the Fbuoyant the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the average density of the object the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
 

 
Question 35
Two objects having the same shape and the same volume but different mass float on top of the water surface as shown.
 
 
In which case is the Fgrav the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the Fbuoyant the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the average density of the object the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
 
 
Question 36
Two objects having the same shape and the same volume but different mass float on top of the water surface as shown.
 
 
In which case is the Fgrav the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the Fbuoyant the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the average density of the object the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
 
 

 
Question Group 10
Question 37
Two objects having the same mass and the same volume float on top of the water surface. In one case, the water is pure water and in the other case, the water is concentrated with dissolve salt.
 
 
In which case is the Fgrav the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the Fbuoyant the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the average density of the object the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
 
 
 
Question 38
Two objects having the same mass and the same volume float on top of the water surface. In one case, the water is pure water and in the other case, the water is concentrated with dissolve salt.
 
 
In which case is the Fgrav the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the Fbuoyant the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the average density of the object the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
 

 
Question 39
Two objects having the same mass and the same volume float on top of the water surface. In one case, the water is pure water and in the other case, the water is concentrated with dissolve salt.
 
 
In which case is the Fgrav the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the Fbuoyant the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the average density of the object the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
 
 
Question 40
Two objects having the same mass and the same volume float on top of the water surface. In one case, the water is pure water and in the other case, the water is concentrated with dissolve salt.
 
 
In which case is the Fgrav the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the Fbuoyant the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the average density of the object the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
 
 

 
Question Group 11
Question 41
Two objects made of the same material and having the same mass sink to the bottom of the water’s container. In one case the object is solid and in the other case the object is hollow.
 
 
In which case is the Fgrav the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the Fbuoyant the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the average density of the object the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
 
 
Question 42
Two objects made of the same material and having the same mass sink to the bottom of the water’s container. In one case the object is solid and in the other case the object is hollow.
 
 
In which case is the Fgrav the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the Fbuoyant the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the average density of the object the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
 

 
Question 43
Two objects made of the same material and having the same mass sink to the bottom of the water’s container. In one case the object is solid and in the other case the object is hollow.
 
 
In which case is the Fgrav the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the Fbuoyant the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the average density of the object the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
 
 
Question 44
Two objects made of the same material and having the same mass sink to the bottom of the water’s container. In one case the object is solid and in the other case the object is hollow.
 
 
In which case is the Fgrav the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the Fbuoyant the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the average density of the object the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
 
 
 

 
Question Group 12
Question 45
Two objects having a different mass but the same volume are submerged below the water’s surface. In one case, the object hangs motionless and in the other case, a downward force must be exerted on the object to keep it submerged.
 
 
In which case is the Fgrav the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the Fbuoyant the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the average density of the object the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
 
 
Question 46
Two objects having a different mass but the same volume are submerged below the water’s surface. In one case, the object hangs motionless and in the other case, a downward force must be exerted on the object to keep it submerged.
 
 
In which case is the Fgrav the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the Fbuoyant the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the average density of the object the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
 

 
Question 47
Two objects having a different mass but the same volume are submerged below the water’s surface. In one case, the object hangs motionless and in the other case, a downward force must be exerted on the object to keep it submerged.
 
 
In which case is the Fgrav the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the Fbuoyant the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the average density of the object the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
 
 
Question 48
Two objects having a different mass but the same volume are submerged below the water’s surface. In one case, the object hangs motionless and in the other case, a downward force must be exerted on the object to keep it submerged.
 
 
In which case is the Fgrav the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the Fbuoyant the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
In which case is the average density of the object the greatest? (A, B, Same for Each)
 
 

 
Activity 3: Force Analysis
Question Group 13
Question 49
An object that weighs 50.0 N and has a volume of 2.5 L is fully submerged under water and then released. Identify the values of Fgrav and the maximum Fbuoyant (when fully submerged). Select the most accurate free-body diagram. Then identify whether the object will sink, float, or hang (in neutral buoyancy). Use g = 10.0 N/kg and  ρwater = 1.0 kg/L.
 
 
Question 50
An object that weighs 40.0 N and has a volume of 2.0 L is fully submerged under water and then released. Identify the values of Fgrav and the maximum Fbuoyant (when fully submerged). Select the most accurate free-body diagram. Then identify whether the object will sink, float, or hang (in neutral buoyancy). Use g = 10.0 N/kg and  ρwater = 1.0 kg/L.
 
 
Question 51
An object that weighs 60.0 N and has a volume of 3.0 L is fully submerged under water and then released. Identify the values of Fgrav and the maximum Fbuoyant (when fully submerged). Select the most accurate free-body diagram. Then identify whether the object will sink, float, or hang (in neutral buoyancy). Use g = 10.0 N/kg and  ρwater = 1.0 kg/L.
 
 
Question 52
An object that weighs 30.0 N and has a volume of 1.5 L is fully submerged under water and then released. Identify the values of Fgrav and the maximum Fbuoyant (when fully submerged). Select the most accurate free-body diagram. Then identify whether the object will sink, float, or hang (in neutral buoyancy). Use g = 10.0 N/kg and  ρwater = 1.0 kg/L.
 
 
 
 
 
Question Group 14
Question 53
An object that weighs 20.0 N and has a volume of 2.5 L is fully submerged under water and then released. Identify the values of Fgrav and the maximum Fbuoyant (when fully submerged). Select the most accurate free-body diagram. Then identify whether the object will sink, float, or hang (in neutral buoyancy). Use g = 10.0 N/kg and  ρwater = 1.0 kg/L.
 
 
Question 54
An object that weighs 10.0 N and has a volume of 1.5 L is fully submerged under water and then released. Identify the values of Fgrav and the maximum Fbuoyant (when fully submerged). Select the most accurate free-body diagram. Then identify whether the object will sink, float, or hang (in neutral buoyancy). Use g = 10.0 N/kg and  ρwater = 1.0 kg/L.
 
 
Question 55
An object that weighs 25.0 N and has a volume of 3.0 L is fully submerged under water and then released. Identify the values of Fgrav and the maximum Fbuoyant (when fully submerged). Select the most accurate free-body diagram. Then identify whether the object will sink, float, or hang (in neutral buoyancy). Use g = 10.0 N/kg and  ρwater = 1.0 kg/L.
 
 
Question 56
An object that weighs 30.0 N and has a volume of 4.0 L is fully submerged under water and then released. Identify the values of Fgrav and the maximum Fbuoyant (when fully submerged). Select the most accurate free-body diagram. Then identify whether the object will sink, float, or hang (in neutral buoyancy). Use g = 10.0 N/kg and  ρwater = 1.0 kg/L.
 
 
 
 
 
Question Group 15
Question 57
An object that weighs 20.0 N and has a volume of 2.0 L is fully submerged under water and then released. Identify the values of Fgrav and the maximum Fbuoyant (when fully submerged). Select the most accurate free-body diagram. Then identify whether the object will sink, float, or hang (in neutral buoyancy). Use g = 10.0 N/kg and  ρwater = 1.0 kg/L.
 
 
Question 58
An object that weighs 25.0 N and has a volume of 2.5 L is fully submerged under water and then released. Identify the values of Fgrav and the maximum Fbuoyant (when fully submerged). Select the most accurate free-body diagram. Then identify whether the object will sink, float, or hang (in neutral buoyancy). Use g = 10.0 N/kg and  ρwater = 1.0 kg/L.
 
 
Question 59
An object that weighs 30.0 N and has a volume of 3.0 L is fully submerged under water and then released. Identify the values of Fgrav and the maximum Fbuoyant (when fully submerged). Select the most accurate free-body diagram. Then identify whether the object will sink, float, or hang (in neutral buoyancy). Use g = 10.0 N/kg and  ρwater = 1.0 kg/L.
 
 
Question 60
An object that weighs 40.0 N and has a volume of 4.0 L is fully submerged under water and then released. Identify the values of Fgrav and the maximum Fbuoyant (when fully submerged). Select the most accurate free-body diagram. Then identify whether the object will sink, float, or hang (in neutral buoyancy). Use g = 10.0 N/kg and  ρwater = 1.0 kg/L.
 
 
 
 
 
Question Group 16
Question 61
An object with a mass of 2.5 kg and has a volume of 1.5 L is fully submerged under water and then released. Identify the values of Fgrav and the maximum Fbuoyant (when fully submerged). Select the most accurate free-body diagram. Then identify whether the object will sink, float, or hang (in neutral buoyancy). Use g = 10.0 N/kg and  ρwater = 1.0 kg/L.
 
 
Question 62
An object with a mass of 3.0 kg and has a volume of 2.0 L is fully submerged under water and then released. Identify the values of Fgrav and the maximum Fbuoyant (when fully submerged). Select the most accurate free-body diagram. Then identify whether the object will sink, float, or hang (in neutral buoyancy). Use g = 10.0 N/kg and  ρwater = 1.0 kg/L.
 
 
Question 63
An object with a mass of 4.0 kg and has a volume of 3.0 L is fully submerged under water and then released. Identify the values of Fgrav and the maximum Fbuoyant (when fully submerged). Select the most accurate free-body diagram. Then identify whether the object will sink, float, or hang (in neutral buoyancy). Use g = 10.0 N/kg and  ρwater = 1.0 kg/L.
 
 
Question 64
An object with a mass of 6.0 kg and has a volume of 4.0 L is fully submerged under water and then released. Identify the values of Fgrav and the maximum Fbuoyant (when fully submerged). Select the most accurate free-body diagram. Then identify whether the object will sink, float, or hang (in neutral buoyancy). Use g = 10.0 N/kg and  ρwater = 1.0 kg/L.
 
 
 
 
 
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Question 65
An object with a mass of 1.5 kg and has a volume of 2.0 L is fully submerged under water and then released. Identify the values of Fgrav and the maximum Fbuoyant (when fully submerged). Select the most accurate free-body diagram. Then identify whether the object will sink, float, or hang (in neutral buoyancy). Use g = 10.0 N/kg and  ρwater = 1.0 kg/L.
 
 
Question 66
An object with a mass of 2.0 kg and has a volume of 2.5 L is fully submerged under water and then released. Identify the values of Fgrav and the maximum Fbuoyant (when fully submerged). Select the most accurate free-body diagram. Then identify whether the object will sink, float, or hang (in neutral buoyancy). Use g = 10.0 N/kg and  ρwater = 1.0 kg/L.
 
 
Question 67
An object with a mass of 3.0 kg and has a volume of 4.0 L is fully submerged under water and then released. Identify the values of Fgrav and the maximum Fbuoyant (when fully submerged). Select the most accurate free-body diagram. Then identify whether the object will sink, float, or hang (in neutral buoyancy). Use g = 10.0 N/kg and  ρwater = 1.0 kg/L.
 
 
Question 68
An object with a mass of 4.0 kg and has a volume of 5.0 L is fully submerged under water and then released. Identify the values of Fgrav and the maximum Fbuoyant (when fully submerged). Select the most accurate free-body diagram. Then identify whether the object will sink, float, or hang (in neutral buoyancy). Use g = 10.0 N/kg and  ρwater = 1.0 kg/L.
 
 
 
 
 
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Question 69
An object with a mass of 1.5 kg and has a volume of 1.5 L is fully submerged under water and then released. Identify the values of Fgrav and the maximum Fbuoyant (when fully submerged). Select the most accurate free-body diagram. Then identify whether the object will sink, float, or hang (in neutral buoyancy). Use g = 10.0 N/kg and  ρwater = 1.0 kg/L.
 
 
Question 70
An object with a mass of 2.0 kg and has a volume of 2.0 L is fully submerged under water and then released. Identify the values of Fgrav and the maximum Fbuoyant (when fully submerged). Select the most accurate free-body diagram. Then identify whether the object will sink, float, or hang (in neutral buoyancy). Use g = 10.0 N/kg and  ρwater = 1.0 kg/L.
 
 
Question 71
An object with a mass of 3.0 kg and has a volume of 3.0 L is fully submerged under water and then released. Identify the values of Fgrav and the maximum Fbuoyant (when fully submerged). Select the most accurate free-body diagram. Then identify whether the object will sink, float, or hang (in neutral buoyancy). Use g = 10.0 N/kg and  ρwater = 1.0 kg/L.
 
 
Question 72
An object with a mass of 4.0 kg and has a volume of 4.0 L is fully submerged under water and then released. Identify the values of Fgrav and the maximum Fbuoyant (when fully submerged). Select the most accurate free-body diagram. Then identify whether the object will sink, float, or hang (in neutral buoyancy). Use g = 10.0 N/kg and  ρwater = 1.0 kg/L.