Archimedes' principle states that when an object is partially or fully immersed in a fluid, a force of buoyancy acts on it in the upward direction. This force is equal to _______________.

the weight of the fluid displaced by the body

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the weight of the body

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the volume of the body

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the volume of the fluid displaced

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The correct option is A the weight of the fluid displaced by the body
Archimedes' principle states that when an object is partially or fully immersed in a fluid, a force of buoyancy acts on it in the upward direction. This force is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object. Archimedes' principle is used in designing ships and submarines.

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