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Mechanical Properties of Fluids: Buoyancy MCQ

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BuoyancyEasyQuestion 6430

Question

An object with density greater than fluid will:
  1. A
    Float on surface
  2. B
    Sink
    Correct
  3. C
    Stay anywhere
  4. D
    Oscillate

Correct answer

Sink

Explanation

If ρ_object > ρ_fluid, weight > buoyant force → object sinks.