Question

The law of floatation states that a floating object displaces a fluid such that weight of the displaced fluid is equal to the weight of the object.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A

True

The law of floatation says that for a floating object, the weight of the object equals the weight of the liquid displaced by the object. The principle of floatation is used in hydrometer, submarine and ship extensively.