Answer to Question #280294 in Physics for jack

Question #280294

What is the buoyant force that acts on a 100-ton ship? (To make things simple, give your answer in tons.)

Expert's answer

Since the ship floats, the buoyant force equals the force of gravity acting on the ship, i.e. 100 tons.

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