![Diagram of what happens when you push down on a floating object.](http://static.sciencelearn.org.nz/images/images/000/005/043/full/BSC_03_ACT_02_Floating_and_sinking_%E2%80%93_exploring_forces_ForcesDiagram.png?1674177052)
Pushing down on a floating object causes the object to sink in the water because the downwards force becomes greater than the support force of the water.
Pushing down on a floating object causes the object to sink in the water because the downwards force becomes greater than the support force of the water.