Question

Explain the significance of up thrust exerted by a liquid on a body

Answer 1

Answer:

The effect of upthrust is that the weight of the body immersed in a liquid appears to be less than its actual weight. Larger the volume of the body submerged in fluid, greater is the upthrust. More the density of the fluid, greater is the upthrust.

Answer 2

Question:

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Explain the significance of up thrust exerted by a liquid on a body.

Answer:

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The effect of upthrust is that the weight of the body immersed in a liquid appears to be less than its actual weight.

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Upthrust is caused due to the upward force which is exerted by a liquid on the body which is immersed in it.

Some important points:

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• Larger the volume of the body submerged in fluid, greater is the upthrust.
• More the density of the fluid, greater is the upthrust.