An Object Floats on the Surface of a Fluid

question 14

Multiple Choice

An object floats on the surface of a fluid.For purposes of calculating the torque on it, the buoyant force is taken to act at:

• A)the center of the bottom surface of the object
• B)the center of gravity of the object
• C)the center of gravity of the fluid that the object replaced
• D)the geometric center of the object
• E)none of the above

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