WONDER #855: How Do Boats Float?
Question 1 of 3
The science behind floating was first studied by an ancient Greek scientist named what?
- Archimedes
- Theophilus
- Nero
- Franklin
Question 2 of 3
When an object enters water, the downward force that acts upon it is called what?
- buoyancy
- gravity
- erosion
- bounty
Question 3 of 3
When an object enters water, the upward force that acts upon it is called what?
- bounty
- gravity
- buoyancy
- erosion
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