Physicseasy · Past Paper
Upthrust is exerted by:
ASolids only
BFluids only
CGases only
DVacuum
✓ Correct Answer: B — Fluids only
Upthrust or buoyancy is the upward force exerted by fluids (liquids and gases) on an immersed object.
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