Which single characteristic must be known about an object to determine if it will sink or float in water? A. the weight
B. the volume
C. the density
D. the mass

Consider an ordinary, helium-filled party balloon with a volume of 2.2 ft3. the lifting force on the balloon due to the outside air is the net resultant of the pressure distribution exerted on the exterior surface of the balloon. using this fact, we can derive archimedes’ principle, namely that the upward force on the balloon is equal to the weight of the air displaced by the balloon. assuming that the balloon is at sea level, where the air density is 0.002377 slug/ft3, calculate the maximum weight that can be lifted by the balloon. note: the molecular weight of air is 28.8 and that of helium is 4.

This punnett square shows the cross between two pants. one parent has round seeds (rr). and the other parent has wrinkled seeds (rr) which best describes their offspring as shown in this cross?

Why do astronauts in the space shuttle weigh less?