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Flotation

usgb/fləʊˈteɪʃn/Volume
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Physical Principle

Understand that 'flotation' here involves physics principles that explain why objects float or sink.

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Wooden rafts rely on the principle of flotation to stay afloat.
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Literal Floating

'Flotation' is a literal term in this context, referring to actual floating in a liquid or gas.

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Life jackets are crucial for flotation in deep waters.
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