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an object will sink in water if: a. buoyancy is equal to the weight of …

Question

an object will sink in water if: a. buoyancy is equal to the weight of the object b. buoyancy is greater than the weight of the object c. buoyancy is less than the weight of the object

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

According to Archimedes' principle, an object sinks in water when the upward - acting buoyancy force is less than the downward - acting weight of the object.

Answer:

C. Buoyancy is less than the weight of the object