The Upward Force Exerted by a Fluid on an Object

question 36

True/False

The upward force exerted by a fluid on an object immersed in it is called the buoyant pressure.

---

Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The difference between what consumers are willing to pay for a good or service and what they actually pay, representing the benefit to consumers.

Allocative Efficiency

A state of the economy in which production represents consumer preferences; every good or service is distributed to meet the desires of consumers.

Consumer Surplus

Consumer surplus is the difference between the total amount that consumers are willing and able to pay for a good or service versus the total amount that they actually do pay.

Producer Surplus

The difference between what producers are willing to accept for a good or service versus what they actually receive, typically measured as the area above the supply curve and below the market price.