Answer 1:
No, the shape of an object does not change the
buoyant force on it, and this is reflected by the
Archimedes principle which only counts displaced
volume regardless of shape. The effect of shape is
to change the surface area (for a given volume),
which will impact how the object interacts with
the water's surface (surface tension), but not
whether or not it floats due to buoyant
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