Submerged Objects: Is My Assumption Correct?

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The discussion confirms that if an object is 50% submerged in water, the relationship between the average density of the object and the density of water can be expressed as (Average Density of Object)/(Density of Water) * 100 = 50. This holds true under the condition that the object is floating. The principle of buoyancy, as described by Archimedes' principle, supports this conclusion, establishing a direct correlation between the submerged volume and the object's density.

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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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