Which forces are acting on a body when it is immersed in fluid?

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The forces which act on a body when it is immersed in a liquid are a gravitational force (weight) and buoyant force. The upward force depends upon the density of the fluid. The object will sink in the fluid if the density of the object is more than the density of the fluid.

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