Explain why an object whose density is exactly equal to that of the fluid it is…

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Fluids · Fluids

Problem

Explain why an object whose density is exactly equal to that of the fluid it is placed in can remain suspended at any depth without rising to the surface or sinking to the bottom.

Related theory

Foundations of Force & Motion
Buoyant Force
Fluid Statics
Buoyancy and Archimedes' principle
Fluids
Buoyancy
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