Question

An object can be completely immersed in a liquid when:

• A. The upward and downward forces are balanced.
• B. The downward force is more than the upward force.
• C. Both A and B
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both A and B

The downward force acting on an object is the gravity of the earth and the upward force is the buoyant force exerted by the liquid on the object. The keep the liquid completely immersed in liquid the upward and downward force should either be balanced or the downward force must be more than the upwards force.