True or False: Once the object hits the water, the forces are balanced and the object will stop. Support your answer with reasoning.

False. Once the box hit the water, the forces are balanced (50 N down and 50 N up).

Common sense, the object will not stop once it hits the water, it will fall through. Depending on its size, it will either sink or float.

Water tension is a good variable to add to your answer.