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Multiple choice physics floatation pressure in fluids pressure in liquids introduction to pressure
The magnitude of buoyant force acting on an object immersed in a liquid depends on

  1. Volume of object immersed in the liquid.

  2. Density of the liquid.

  3. Both A and B

  4. None
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

According to Archimedes Principle, the magnitude of buoyant force experienced is equal to the weight of liquid displaced by it by being placed in it.

Hence $B=V _{immersed}\rho g$
Hence $B$ depends both on $V _{immersed}$ and $\rho$.
Correct answer is option C.