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Mechanical Properties of Fluids: Buoyancy MCQ

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BuoyancyMediumQuestion 6428

Question

A floating body displaces fluid equal in weight to:
  1. A
    Half its weight
  2. B
    Twice its weight
  3. C
    Its own weight
    Correct
  4. D
    Volume of body

Correct answer

Its own weight

Explanation

Floating equilibrium: buoyant force = weight. Fluid displaced = its own weight.

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