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What is the upward force exerted by a liquid on an object immersed in it called?
What is the upward force exerted by a liquid on an object immersed in it called?
When FB > W, what will happen to a body in a fluid?
When FB > W, what will happen to a body in a fluid?
What is the condition for a body to completely float in a fluid?
What is the condition for a body to completely float in a fluid?
What happens if the upthrust is less than the weight of a body immersed in a fluid?
What happens if the upthrust is less than the weight of a body immersed in a fluid?
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Where does the upthrust act on the body immersed in fluid?
Where does the upthrust act on the body immersed in fluid?
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What characteristic property affects the upthrust exerted by a fluid on a submerged body?
What characteristic property affects the upthrust exerted by a fluid on a submerged body?
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According to Archimedes’ principle, when an object is immersed wholly or partially in a fluid, it experiences an upthrust which is equal to the:
According to Archimedes’ principle, when an object is immersed wholly or partially in a fluid, it experiences an upthrust which is equal to the:
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In the context of Archimedes’ principle, which statement about gases is true?
In the context of Archimedes’ principle, which statement about gases is true?
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In Experiment 1 for verifying Archimedes’ principle, what conclusion can be drawn when the solid cylinder A loses weight after being immersed in water?
In Experiment 1 for verifying Archimedes’ principle, what conclusion can be drawn when the solid cylinder A loses weight after being immersed in water?
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What is the SI unit of density?
What is the SI unit of density?
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Which quantity is represented by the Greek letter ρ?
Which quantity is represented by the Greek letter ρ?
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What happens to the density of a substance with an increase in temperature?
What happens to the density of a substance with an increase in temperature?
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What is the relative density of a substance defined as?
What is the relative density of a substance defined as?
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What does the pressure at a point in a liquid do?
What does the pressure at a point in a liquid do?
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What force is created on a block immersed in liquid due to pressure difference between the lower and upper faces?
What force is created on a block immersed in liquid due to pressure difference between the lower and upper faces?
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What does Archimedes’ principle state about the buoyant force acting on an object?
What does Archimedes’ principle state about the buoyant force acting on an object?
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