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Fluid Mechanics: Buoyancy MCQ

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BuoyancyHardQuestion 30914

Question

Relative density (specific gravity) of a substance is measured using Archimedes' principle as:
  1. A
    Weight in air / Loss of weight in water
    Correct
  2. B
    Loss of weight in water / Weight in air
  3. C
    Weight in water / Weight in air
  4. D
    Weight in air × weight in water

Correct answer

Weight in air / Loss of weight in water

Explanation

Relative density = Weight in air / (Weight in air − Weight in water) = Weight in air / Buoyant force.

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