The discussion centers on the challenges of pulling a fish out of water when a significant portion of its body is already exposed. Participants referenced Archimedes' principle, which states that an object submerged in fluid experiences an upward buoyant force equal to the weight of the fluid displaced. As more of the fish emerges, the buoyant force decreases, making it harder to extract the fish completely from the water. This phenomenon illustrates the interplay between buoyancy and the weight of the fish, leading to increased difficulty as it is pulled further out.
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