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Question
An object of weight 200 N is floating in a liquid. What is the magnitude of buoyant force acting on it ?
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Solution
According to Archimedes’ principle, buoyant force equals the weight of the liquid displaced by the object. Therefore, the buoyant force on the object would be 200 N.
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