Mechanical Engineering - Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics - Section 4 (Q.No. 24)
24.
When a body is placed over a liquid, it will float if
gravitational force is equal to the upthrust of the liquid
gravitational force is less than the upthrust of the liquid
gravitational force is more than the upthrust of the liquid
none of the above
Answer: Option
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Rahul said:   8 years ago
Only B is the right answer. Because, a body will sink, if Gravitational force > Upthrust force.

Virupaksha said:   8 years ago
The Correct answer is [A].

For the body to float or to stay in equilibrium over the liquid surface, Weight of the body(Gravitational force) must be equal to the Buoyant force(Upthrust of the liquid).

Amit N said:   8 years ago
Then what about when gravitational dice is equal to the upthrust force?

I think both A&B are correct!


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