Question

Choose the correct statement from the below statements.

• A. (Apparent weight of a body in water) = (weight of water displaced by the body)
• B. (Loss of weight of a body in water) = (weight of water displaced by the body)
• C. (Apparent weight of a body in water) > (weight of water displaced by the body)
• D. (Loss of weight of a body in water) > (weight of water displaced by the body)

Answer 1

The correct option is B (Loss of weight of a body in water) = (weight of water displaced by the body)

Every fluid exerts an upward force on a body immersed in it. This upward force is called buoyant force or buoyancy.

For example, when an object is immersed in a liquid partially or fully, it displaces some of the liquid. The liquid has a tendency to regain its original position due to which liquid exerts an upward force called thrust or buoyant force.