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Fluid Mechanics: Buoyancy MCQ

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BuoyancyEasyQuestion 30962

Question

A body sinks in a liquid when:
  1. A
    Its density < liquid density
  2. B
    Its density = liquid density
  3. C
    Its density > liquid density
    Correct
  4. D
    It has no shape

Correct answer

Its density > liquid density

Explanation

If ρ_body > ρ_liquid, weight > buoyant force, and body sinks.

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