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Q · Fluid MechanicsMedium · 45s
Which statement about buoyancy is correct?
TopicFluid Mechanics
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Archimedes’ principle: Buoyant force equals the weight of fluid displaced.
Final Answer: Option B - It acts upward and equals the weight of the displaced fluid.