Question

The force applied on any surface in a direction perpendicular to it is called

• A. pressure
• B. force
• C. buoyancy
• D. thrust

Answer 1

The correct option is D

thrust

1. Thrust is the force acting on any surface in a direction perpendicular to the surface.
2. Pressure is the force acting per unit area of the surface acting perpendicular to the surface.
3. A force is a push or pull that can change the motion of an object.
4. Buoyancy is the tendency of a fluid to exert an upward force on a body immersed in it.

Hence, option (D) is correct.