Every liquid exerts an upward force on the objects immersed in it. The upward force is called ________.

Gravitational force

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Buoyant force

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Muscular force

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Magnetic force

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Solution

The correct option is D Buoyant force
The buoyant force is the upward force exerted by the liquid on an object immersed in it.
and it is given as
Buoyant force = (Volume of body immersed) $\times$ (density of liquid) $\times$ (acceleration due to gravity)

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