Science of Conflict

Submarine forces question

Consider the animation on the right.

1) What determines a submarines maximum buoyant force?

2) Compare weight and buoyant forces as the submarine remains at constant depth.

3) Compare the forces as the submarine submerges.

4) Compare the forces as the submarine surfaces.

5) How does a submarine surface when it is fully submerged?

6) How does a submarine submerge when it is on the surface?