In which direction does buoyant force act on an object?
A
Either upward or downward direction
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B
Downward direction
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C
Upward direction
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D
Depends on density of fluid
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Solution
The correct option is C Upward direction Buoyant force is the upward force exerted by a fluid on an object immersed in it. It's magnitude is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object.