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The discussion centers on calculating the normal force exerted by the bottom of a container on an object submerged in water. The object has a density of 4 times that of water (pw) and a volume V. The normal force (N) can be expressed as N = F + mg, where F is the pressure force and mg is the weight of the object. The final equation for N incorporates the buoyancy force, leading to the conclusion that both the normal force and buoyancy must balance the weight of the object.

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help with buoyancy question thanks!

An object denser than water rests on the bot-
tom of a container full of water. The object
has volume V and a density p = 4 pw, where
pw is the density of water.

What supporting force N does the con-
tainer bottom exert on the object, in terms of
pw, g and V ?


Homework Equations


Normal force= force pressure + weight


The Attempt at a Solution


N = F + mg
N = PxA + pVg
N= ...+ 4 pwVg

i don't know how to finish this?
could some explain what to do now to solve for Force normal

thanks!
 
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If the object is on the bottom of the container then there is definitely an upwards force on the object by the bottom of the container. There is also another force due to buoyancy... do you know how to calculate this 'upthrust'?
Both forces together must equal the weight of the object.
Can you take it from there?
 

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