A Body Is Immersed in a Fluid

question 34

Multiple Choice

A body is immersed in a fluid. Which of these statements correctly describes buoyant force?

• A)It is equal to the weight of the object.
• B)It is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object.
• C)It is equal to the pressure of water below the object.
• D)It is equal to the mass of the fluid displaced by the object.

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Definitions:

Cartel

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Quantity Effect

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