Physicseasy · Past Paper
Upthrust is also known as:
ADrag force
BBuoyant force
CCentripetal force
DGravitational force
✓ Correct Answer: B — Buoyant force
Upthrust and buoyant force are synonyms referring to the upward force in fluids.
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