Mechanical comprehension · Difficulty 2
Try this ASVAB-style question.
Choose your answer before opening the explanation. This original practice item is for preparation and does not reproduce an official test question.
Which term matches this description: the upward force a fluid exerts on an immersed object?
- friction
- work
- buoyancy
- kinetic energy
Reveal answer and explanation
buoyancy
buoyancy is the upward force a fluid exerts on an immersed object. A sealed hollow container floats because water pushes upward.