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Question
What do you mean by buoyancy?
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Solution
- The upward force exerted by a liquid on an object immersed in it is known as buoyancy.
- When you try to immerse an object in water, then you can feel an upward force exerted on the object, which increases as you push the object deeper into the water.
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