Can Objects Float in Mid-Water?

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An idea was proposed about suspending an object in water by carefully selecting its material and performing precise calculations. This concept suggests a potential challenge to Archimedes' Principle and the Law of Floatation. It was clarified that if an object has the same density as water, it achieves neutral buoyancy and remains suspended when submerged. The discussion emphasizes that this does not contradict Archimedes' principle. The idea remains a topic for further exploration and verification.
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I just got an idea with believe that if an object of carefully choosen material is suspended in water(for now) and precise calculations are followed,an object will be able to suspend in mid water.Yes,this may be suggesting a flaw in the Law of Floatation and Achimedes' Principle.WHAT DO YOU THINK.
 
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If the object has the same density as water, it will stay where you put it if submerged. (This is called "neutral buoyancy".) No problem with Archimedes's principle.
 
Neutral buoyancy en.As i said its just an idea.I'll check that out.Thanks
 

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