Why do we Weigh Less in Water? + more videos | #aumsum #kids #science

AumSum was playing in a swimming pool when he noticed something unusual. On land, carrying a bucket of water felt heavy. But when he stepped into the pool, the same bucket felt much lighter. Surprised, AumSum wondered - Why do we Weigh Less in Water?. Curious, AumSum took a deep breath and dived into the ocean. To test his idea, he picked up a rock from the ocean floor. But, when AumSum tried to push the rock down, the water pushed it back up. Then, AumSum realized what was happening. Water was creating an upward force, opposite to his weight. This upward force was buoyancy. It acted on everything placed in water, whether a rock, a bucket, or even his own body. AumSum thought about ships floating on the ocean. Even though they were enormous and heavy, the water pushed up on them with enough force to keep them from sinking.