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Chapter 15, Problem 28PCE
(a)
To determine
Whether the buoyant force exerted on the sphere at a depth of
10 ft
is greater than, less than or equal to the buoyant force exerted on it at the depth of
50 ft
as the bathysphere was lowered.
(b)
To determine
To write: The best explanation from the given statements.
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