Examveda

When a body is immersed in a liquid, the force acting on it is

A. Upthrust

B. Weight

C. Mass

D. Both (A) and (B)

Answer: Option D

Solution (By Examveda Team)

According to the Principle of Flotation, when a body is immersed in a fluid, two forces act on it: (1) The weight of the body acting vertically downward through the centre of gravity of the body, and (2) The upthrust of the fluid acting vertically upward through the centre of gravity of the fluid displaced, i.e., centre of buoyancy. The upthrust is also termed as buoyant force.

This Question Belongs to General Knowledge >> Physics

Join The Discussion

Related Questions on Physics

Radiocarbon is produced in the atmosphere as a result of

A. Collision between fast neutrons and nitrogen nuclei present in the atmosphere.

B. Action of ultraviolet light from the sun on atmospheric oxygen.

C. Action of solar radiations particularly cosmic rays on carbon dioxide present in the atmosphere.

D. Lightning discharge in atmosphere.