Question

5.
When a solid object is gently put on a liquid, a buoyant force acts on it. The buoyant force is
a) in vertically downward direction
b) in vertically upward direction
(c)parallel to solid surface in contact with the liquid
d) uniform in all directions​

Answer 1

Answer:

B-In a vertically upward direction.

Explanation:

The buoyant force is the upward force exerted on an object that is wholly or partly immersed in a fluid. This upward force is also called as Upthrust. It is due to the buoyant force that a body submerged partially or wholly in a fluid appears to lose its weight i.e. appears to be lighter.