When a solid body is partially or completely immersed in a fluid, the fluid exerts an upward force on the body. The magnitude of the force is equal to 1. the mass of the body 2. the weight of the displaced fluid by the body Which of the above is/are correct?
B. 2 only
According to Archimedes' principle, when a solid body is partially or completely immersed in a fluid, the fluid exerts an upward buoyant force on the body. The magnitude of this upward force is exactly equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the immersed part of the body. Therefore, statement 1 is incorrect and statement 2 is correct. Answer: 2 only
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