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A plastic toy is relesed under water. This toy comes to the surface of water and never stays under water. Explain, why ?

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To explain why a plastic toy released underwater comes to the surface and does not stay submerged, we can break down the explanation into several steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Forces Acting on the Toy:** - When the plastic toy is submerged in water, two main forces act on it: the weight of the toy (downward force) and the buoyant force (upward force) exerted by the water. 2. **Weight of the Toy:** ...
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