Physicseasy · Past Paper
Which of the following describes the state of a body when the upthrust is equal to its weight?
ASinking
BRising
CFloating
DAccelerating downwards
✓ Correct Answer: C — Floating
When upthrust equals weight, the net force is zero and the body floats in equilibrium.
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