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rosannajm | 18:09 Tue 09th Sep 2008 | Science
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why is upthrust important to the whale and why does the whale get into serious trouble when it is beached
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In the water the whale's weight is balanced by the upthrust of the water and the force is evenly distributed over the underside of its body. On land, only the parts of its body in contact with the ground are supported. The whale's body is not rigid enough to withstand this concentration of force, so it distorts, crushing internal organs and the rib cage, making breathing difficult.
19:58 Tue 09th Sep 2008
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In addition to eltelioni's excellent answer.... there is also the burning by the sun and drying out of the skin to consider.
23:25 Tue 09th Sep 2008

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