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When an object is placed in water, both buoyant force and the force of gravity act on the object. What must be true if the object sinks in the water?

A.
The buoyant force is equal to force of gravity on the object.

B.
The buoyant force is greater than the force of gravity on the object.

C.
The buoyant force is less than the force of gravity on the object.

D.
The buoyant force does not act against the force of gravity.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
C. The buoyant force is less than the force of gravity on the object.

Explanation: If gravity (weight) exceeds the upward buoyant force, the net force is downward and the object sinks. If they were equal the object would float neutrally; if buoyant were greater it would rise.