Question

What term describes the ability of something to float on water

A) density
B) buoyancy
C) magnetism
D) solubility

Answer 1

Answer: (B) Buoyancy

Explanation: Buoyant force is an upward force that fluids exert on any object that is placed in them. The ability of fluids to exert this force is called buoyancy

Answer 2

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Step-by-step explanation:

Let's define each answer choice.

A. Density

• The amount of mass in a certain space

B. Buoyancy

• The tendency of an object to float on a fluid/water

C. Magnetism

• The ability of objects to product attracting or repulsing fields

D. Solubility

• The ability to dissolve

The definition that matches "the ability for something to float on water" is buoyancy. Therefore, the correct answer is B. Buoyancy