A body held completely immersed inside a liquid experiences two forces i F1 the force due to gravity...

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Description: Selina Solutions CONCISE Physics - Class 9 ICSE Chapter 5 Upthrust In Fluids Archimedes Principle And Floatation Exercise 5A solutions written by Lido's expert teachers

Question

A body held completely immersed inside a liquid experiences two forces i F1 the force due to gravity and ii F2 the buoyant force Draw a diagram showing the direction of these forces backing on the body and state the conditions when the body will float or sink

Accepted Answer

The body floats if F1 is lesser than F2 or if both are equal The body sinks if F1 is greater than F2

Selina Solutions Class 9 Physics Solutions for Exercise 5A in Chapter 5 - Chapter 5 Upthrust In Fluids Archimedes Principle And Floatation