Question:
When a solid body is partially or completely immersed in a fluid, the fluid exerts an upward force on the body. The magnitude of the force is equal to
1. The mass of the body
2. The weight of the displaced fluid by the body
Which of the above is/are correct?
When a solid body is partially or completely immersed in a fluid, the fluid exerts an upward force on the body. The magnitude of the force is equal to
1. The mass of the body
2. The weight of the displaced fluid by the body
Which of the above is/are correct?
Options:
- a) 1 only
- b) 2 only
- c) Both 1 and 2
- d) Neither 1 nor 2
- a) 1 only
- b) 2 only
- c) Both 1 and 2
- d) Neither 1 nor 2
correct answer : b)
Explanation:
According to Archimedes principle, the Buoyant force experienced by a body is equal to weight of fluid displaced by it. Thus statement 2 is correct.
According to Archimedes principle, the Buoyant force experienced by a body is equal to weight of fluid displaced by it. Thus statement 2 is correct.