Body floats in fluid when its …………………
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A.
Displaces its own volume of the liquid (fluid) -
B.
Displaces its own weight of the fluid -
C.
Displace its own density of the fluid -
D.
Is no longer subjected to gravity
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
Note:The principle of floatation states that a floating body displaces its own weight of the fluid or which its float.
For object to sink weight of the object (W) > upthrust of the fluid (v) i.e. w > u
(i.e. weight of the body (or object) mass of the fluid)
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