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When an object is said to be immersed in water, does this mean it is completely submerged? Does it mean it is partially submerged? Does the word immersed apply to either case?
Whether an object immersed in water means it is completely submerged or partially submerged or the word applies to either case.
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
An object submerged in a liquid takes the space in liquid by displacing liquid around it.
Buoyant force acts on the objects which is completely or partially immersed object in liquid. When object is immersed in water, here immersed means completely or partially submerged in water.
Conclusion:
Immersed word is applied to both completely or partially submerged objects in water.
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