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प्रश्न
What is the scientific name of the 'upward force' acting on an object immersed in a liquid?
उत्तर
Buoyant force or upthrust is the scientific term for the upward force acting on an object immersed in a liquid.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
What do you mean by buoyancy?
Name the force which makes heavy objects appear light when immersed in a liquid.
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State the laws of liquid pressure.
The S.I. unit of pressure is :
Complete the following sentence :
Two balls, one of iron and the other of aluminium experience the same upthrust when dipped completely in water if _____________ .
Complete the analogy.
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Icebergs and ships stay afloat due to ______.
Salt water provides less buoyant force than freshwater.
Assertion (A): The buoyant force on a submerged rigid object can be considered to be acting at the center of mass of the object.
Reason (R): In rigid body, force distributed uniformly through its volume can be considered to be acting at the centre of mass of the body.
