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Mechanical Properties of Fluids: Buoyancy MCQ

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BuoyancyMediumQuestion 6443

Question

The line of action of buoyant force acts through:
  1. A
    Centre of mass of body
  2. B
    Centre of buoyancy (COM of displaced fluid)
    Correct
  3. C
    Bottom of body
  4. D
    Top of body

Correct answer

Centre of buoyancy (COM of displaced fluid)

Explanation

Buoyant force acts through centre of buoyancy = COM of displaced fluid.

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