Buoyant Force Acts Upward on a Submerged Object Because

question 33

Multiple Choice

Buoyant force acts upward on a submerged object because

• A)it acts in a direction to oppose gravity.
• B)if it acted downward, nothing would float.
• C)the weight of fluid displaced reacts with an upward force.
• D)pressure up on bottom is greater than downward pressure on top of the object.

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Definitions:

Termination Step

The final step in a chemical reaction sequence that produces stable products from reactive intermediates, thus concluding the reaction.

Free Radical Chlorination

A chemical reaction in which chlorine atoms are added to a molecule via free radical mechanisms, often used for the halogenation of alkanes.

ΔH°

The standard enthalpy change of a reaction, representing the heat absorbed or released under standard conditions.

ΔS°

The standard entropy change for a process, representing the change in entropy under standard conditions.