Submerged Objects: Is My Assumption Correct?

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If an object is 50% submerged in water, it is correct to assume that the ratio of the average density of the object to the density of water multiplied by 100 equals 50. This assumption holds true only if the object is floating. The discussion confirms that this relationship reflects the principles of buoyancy. The calculation accurately represents the balance between the object's weight and the buoyant force acting on it. Therefore, the assumption is valid under the specified conditions.
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Is it wrong for me to assume the following?

If an object is 50% submerged in water, may I say that-
(Average Density of Object)/(Density of Water) *100 = 50

Thank you for reading this, it's just an observation that I would like to know is(or is not) correct.
 
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Erathsmus said:
Is it wrong for me to assume the following?

If an object is 50% submerged in water, may I say that-
(Average Density of Object)/(Density of Water) *100 = 50

Thank you for reading this, it's just an observation that I would like to know is(or is not) correct.

Yes, assuming that the object is floating that way.
 

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