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Fluid Mechanics: Buoyancy MCQ

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BuoyancyEasyQuestion 30904

Question

Archimedes' principle states that buoyant force equals:
  1. A
    Weight of the body
  2. B
    Mass of displaced fluid
  3. C
    Weight of displaced fluid
    Correct
  4. D
    Weight × density

Correct answer

Weight of displaced fluid

Explanation

F_b = weight of fluid displaced = ρ_fluid × V_submerged × g.

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