Differentiate between the buoyant force and weight of the body.

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Buoyant force Weight of the body
1. This buoyant force acts in the upward direction. 1. Weight of the body always acts in the downward direction.
2. Buoyant force or upthrust is exerted by the liquid on the body. 2. It is the gravitational force exerted by the centre of the earth on the body.
3. Buoyant force or upthrust is equal to the weight of the liquid displaced by the immersed part of the body. 3. It indicates the actual weight of the body.

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Buoyant force	Weight of the body
1. This buoyant force acts in the upward direction.	1. Weight of the body always acts in the downward direction.
2. Buoyant force or upthrust is exerted by the liquid on the body.	2. It is the gravitational force exerted by the centre of the earth on the body.
3. Buoyant force or upthrust is equal to the weight of the liquid displaced by the immersed part of the body.	3. It indicates the actual weight of the body.