In which direction does the buoyant force act (if the weight is acting downwards)?

Upward

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At an acute angle to the downward direction

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Perpendicular to the direction of the weight

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Downward

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Solution

The correct option is A Upward
Buoyant force is the upward force which the liquid exerts when an object is submerged in it. Its magnitude is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced. It's direction is upward because the pressure increases with depth which is primarily due to the fact the weight is acting downward.

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