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Archimedes' Principle Core Definition

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According to Archimedes' principle, the magnitude of the upward buoyant force acting on a submerged object is directly equal to which of the following properties?

The weight of the fluid that the object displaces.

The true weight of the object measured in a vacuum.

The total volume of the fluid remaining in the container.

The mass of the object multiplied by its surface area.

Correct Answer

The weight of the fluid that the object displaces.

Explanation

Archimedes' principle states that any object, wholly or partially immersed in a fluid, is buoyed up by a force equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object.

Reference

Basic Physics: A Self-Teaching Guide

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