A boat develops a leak and, after its passengers are rescued, eventually sinks t

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A boat develops a leak and, after its passengers are rescued, eventually sinks to the bottom of a lake. When the boat is at the bottom, which of the following statements is true?

1)The force of the lake bottom on the boat is equal to the weight of the boat.

2)The force of the lake bottom on the boat is less than the weight of the boat.    

3)The force of the lake bottom on the boat is greater than the weight of the boat.

4)The force of the lake bottom on the boat is equal to the buoyant force on the boat.

Explanation / Answer

2)The force of the lake bottom on the boat is less than the weight of the boat.

because of buyoncy force

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