Buoyant force__________________?

Correct answer: C. Depends on the weight of the floating body

  • A. For non-symmetrical bodies is not vertical
  • B. Depends on the depth of the submergence of the floating body
  • C. Depends on the weight of the floating body
  • D. None of these

Explanation

For a floating body, equilibrium requires the buoyant force to equal the body's weight, so the buoyant force depends on that weight. The force itself remains vertical even for a nonsymmetrical body, although its line of action passes through the centre of buoyancy.

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