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State whether given statement is True or False
Buoyant force does not depend on the shape of the object that is put in a liquid.

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True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
Answer is B.
The buoyancy force experienced by an object depends on its shape.
For example, the shape of a boat causes it to displace a larger volume of water than the metal takes up.
Hence, the given statement is false.

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