Buoyant Force Acts Upward on a Submerged Object Because

question 21

Multiple Choice

Buoyant force acts upward on a submerged object because

• A)it acts in a direction to oppose gravity.
• B)the weight of fluid displaced reacts with an upward force.
• C)pressure against its bottom is greater than pressure against its top.
• D)none of the above

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Definitions:

Cortex

The outer layer of the brain involved in higher-order brain functions such as thought, language, and decision making.

Pons

A part of the brain located in the brainstem that plays key roles in regulating sleep, breathing, and coordination between different parts of the brain.

Ganglion Cells

Neurons located in the retina that process visual information and transmit it to the brain through the optic nerve.

Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye responsible for color vision and function best in relatively bright light.