Chapter 11: Q29CQ (page 395)
Do fluids exert buoyant forces in a 鈥渨eightless鈥 environment, such as in the space shuttle? Explain your answer.
Short Answer
Fluids do not exert buoyant forces in a鈥渨eightless鈥漞nvironment, such as in the space shuttle.
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Chapter 11: Q29CQ (page 395)
Do fluids exert buoyant forces in a 鈥渨eightless鈥 environment, such as in the space shuttle? Explain your answer.
Fluids do not exert buoyant forces in a鈥渨eightless鈥漞nvironment, such as in the space shuttle.
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