Mechanical comprehension · Difficulty 1
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Which statement best describes buoyancy?
- energy an object has because of its motion
- a force that opposes relative motion between contacting surfaces
- force applied through a distance in the force direction
- the upward force a fluid exerts on an immersed object
Reveal answer and explanation
the upward force a fluid exerts on an immersed object
buoyancy is the upward force a fluid exerts on an immersed object. A sealed hollow container floats because water pushes upward.