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Mechanical Properties of Fluids: Buoyancy MCQ

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BuoyancyMediumQuestion 6436

Question

Buoyant force on an object depends on:
  1. A
    Shape of object
  2. B
    Weight of object
  3. C
    Volume submerged and fluid density
    Correct
  4. D
    Speed of fluid

Correct answer

Volume submerged and fluid density

Explanation

F_B = ρ_fluid × V_submerged × g. Depends on volume submerged and fluid density.