As a Rock Sinks Deeper and Deeper into Water of Constant

question 57

Multiple Choice

As a rock sinks deeper and deeper into water of constant density,what happens to the buoyant force on it if it started above the surface of the water?

• A)The buoyant force keeps increasing steadily.
• B)The buoyant force remains constant.
• C)The buoyant force first increases and then remains constant.
• D)The buoyant force steadily decreases.

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Definitions:

Meissner's Corpuscles

Specialized nerve endings in the skin that are sensitive to light touch, enabling the perception of texture, shape, and fine details.

Merkel's Receptors

Specialized nerve endings in the skin that respond to light touch and pressure, helping in the perception of texture and shape.

Pacinian Corpuscles

Nerve endings in the skin responsible for sensitivity to vibration and pressure, aiding in the detection of textures and fine touch.

Haptic

Relating to or based on the sense of touch, particularly in reference to electronic devices that provide feedback through physical sensations or vibrations.